Summary:

On 11 November 2025, European energy ministers and economic officials met in Vienna to reiterate their commitment to advancing the South H2 Corridor, the major green hydrogen route connecting Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany. 

The project aims to transport green hydrogen produced in Algeria to Europe’s main industrial hubs at competitive prices, strengthening EU energy security and supporting its climate goals. 

Participants in the Vienna meeting stressed that the corridor is essential to meeting the EU’s energy roadmap (REPowerEU) objectives, with estimates suggesting it could cover more than 40 percent of Europe’s planned hydrogen imports from Algeria. The final communiqué highlighted the partners’ shared intention to enhance political coordination, refine technical planning, and speed up financing. 

On the industrial side, companies such as SNAM, TAG, Gas Connect Austria, and Bayernets are advancing feasibility studies. SNAM has already secured 24 million euros in EU funding for Italy’s initial development phase. The project will repurpose existing gas infrastructure for renewable hydrogen, aiming to build an integrated European green hydrogen market through reinforced North–South cooperation. Officials also emphasized the need for a unified regulatory and financial framework to ensure investor confidence and long-term viability. 

Outlook: 

The renewed momentum around the South H2 Corridor is set to elevate Algeria’s role as a cornerstone of Europe’s future hydrogen supply chain. As REPowerEU continues to prioritize large-scale imports of renewable hydrogen, Algeria stands to consolidate its position as Europe’s primary southern supplier, strengthening its geopolitical leverage.  

Algeria’s strong relationship with Tunisia is crucial, as it ensures smooth transit for the corridor, attracts investment in hydrogen-ready infrastructure, and supports Tunisia’s broader clean-energy ambitions. 

If coordination stays on track, the project is likely to accelerate the emergence of a structured Euro-Maghreb hydrogen corridor, deepen North–South energy interdependence, and anchor Algeria at the center of Europe’s low-carbon energy strategy. 

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