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Hydrogen’s Potential in Italy
A Strategic Resource for the Energy Transition
Hydrogen is widely recognized as a key element in the global energy transition. As a clean, flexible, and high-density energy carrier, it can play a decisive role in decarbonizing industry, enabling sustainable mobility, and stabilizing electricity grids. In its molecular form (H₂), hydrogen does not occur naturally but can be produced through various processes that influence its environmental impact. Among these, electrolysis using renewable energy allows for the production of green hydrogen, entirely free of CO₂ emission.
An opportunity for Italy
Italy offers favorable conditions for the development of green hydrogen, thanks to its abundant renewable resources and strategic position in the Mediterranean. These advantages enable the country to position itself as a European hydrogen hub, fostering the expansion of networks, the growth of industrial supply chains, and the revitalization of local communities.
The role of Italgas
For years, Italgas has been investing in hydrogen research and development as a key resource for the energy transition. Through innovation, digitalization, and continuous infrastructure upgrades, the company has launched a program to test the compatibility of gas networks with hydrogen, both in pure form and in blends. With the Power to Gas project, Italgas has established Italy’s first integrated green hydrogen ecosystem in Sestu, with the aim of:
Hydrogen and Gas Networks: A dynamic synergy
Gas infrastructure can play a crucial role in the transport of hydrogen. For this reason, Italgas is conducting tests to:
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The resilience hydrogen-methane blend networks
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The compatibility of materials and contracts
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The accuracy of measurement systems
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Service continuity and security
A Long-Term Vision
The company’s commitment goes beyond technical experimentation. Italgas actively takes part in institutional roundtables and scientific collaborations, with the goal of helping to shape a regulatory, industrial, and technological framework that supports the development of green hydrogen.