Algeria is intensifying preparations to position itself as a key supplier of green hydrogen to Europe, with a major international summit on the SoutH2 Corridor scheduled for September in Algiers. The project aims to deliver millions of tonnes of clean hydrogen annually to European markets.
Algeria is accelerating its efforts to become a central player in the global green hydrogen market, as the government prepares to host the international SoutH2 Corridor summit in Algiers this September. Energy Minister Mourad Adjal convened senior officials in the capital to review organisational plans and set clear directives for the event, which will bring together energy ministers from Italy, Germany, Austria, and Tunisia. The summit follows earlier consultations in Berlin and is expected to solidify strategic cooperation among partner nations.
The SoutH2 Corridor project is designed to establish a 3,300-kilometre infrastructure linking Algerian hydrogen production sites to industrial hubs in Germany. The route will leverage existing gas pipelines, such as the Transmed line via Tunisia, while integrating new elements of the green hydrogen value chain. The initiative targets an annual transit capacity of 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen to Europe, with Algeria directly supplying 1.2 million tonnes. The European Commission has identified the corridor as a priority for decarbonising the Mediterranean and Central Europe.
Summit to Define Production Zones and Regional Partnerships
During the preparatory meetings, Minister Adjal reviewed logistical and organisational files, issuing instructions to ensure the summit's success. Alongside discussions on hydrogen, a separate session brought together central administration and the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique (COMENA) to assess broader energy sector management. A key agenda item for the summit will be the selection of sites for large-scale hydrogen production units, a decision that will shape Algeria's role in the emerging European hydrogen supply chain.
Strategic Implications for Regional Energy Supply
The SoutH2 Corridor is positioned as a backbone for future European energy imports, reinforcing Algeria's status as a critical supplier. The project builds on existing cross-border infrastructure and deepens cooperation with European and North African partners. The regional significance of such energy corridors has been highlighted by recent events elsewhere in North Africa, such as Mauritania's urgent response to a major power outage in Nouakchott, which underscored the importance of resilient energy networks across the region. For further context on regional energy challenges, see this report on Mauritania's efforts to restore power after a substation fire.
As Algeria prepares for the September summit, stakeholders will be watching for concrete agreements on production zones, investment frameworks, and the next steps in implementing the SoutH2 Corridor. The outcome will have lasting implications for the region's energy transition and its integration with European markets.
