A high-level meeting was held in Rome between Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Germany, and Austria at the invitation of the Italian authorities. The goal of the project is to strengthen hydrogen cooperation between the Maghreb and the European Union.

According to Algerian press reports, the meeting was organized by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, alongside the Minister for the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. The European Union and Switzerland also attended as observers. The meeting concluded with the signing of a joint declaration of intent by the participating countries, including Algeria and Italy, to develop the project.

Algeria’s Ambition to Become a Regional Hub

The project involves a 3,300 km pipeline, 65% of which will be adapted for hydrogen transport. By 2030, the pipeline is expected to deliver 4 million tonnes of hydrogen per year from Algeria.

The agreement highlights the importance of developing hydrogen plants and associated infrastructure to accelerate the sustainable energy transition and meet global climate goals. The focus is also on attracting investment to Algeria and Tunisia to support the local market, create jobs, and foster innovation.

Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, stated, “Algeria aspires to become a regional hub for the production and export of green hydrogen to Europe.”

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