Italy's First Industrial-Scale Hydrogen-Enriched Fuel Project in Sardinia
Key Ideas
- Italgas, Edison Energia, and Granarolo collaborate to supply a Sardinian dairy plant with up to 20% green hydrogen-enriched natural gas, a first of its kind project in Italy.
- The project includes advanced digital infrastructure with a Power to Gas facility converting solar energy into hydrogen and the use of Nimbus smart meters compatible with hydrogen-methane blends.
- Granarolo will benefit from thermal system upgrades, replacing outdated boilers with hydrogen-capable generators under an energy performance contract managed by Italgas’s subsidiary Geoside.
- Gaxa, a subsidiary of Edison Energia, will oversee the continuous delivery of the innovative hydrogen blend to the Casearia Podda plant, enhancing efficiency and safety at the facility.
Italgas, in partnership with Edison Energia and Granarolo, is launching a groundbreaking project in Sardinia to supply a dairy plant with a natural gas blend enriched with up to 20% green hydrogen. This marks Italy's first large-scale application of hydrogen-blended fuel, scheduled to start in September 2025. The project involves a digital network operated by Medea, a subsidiary of Italgas, connecting the Casearia Podda plant in Sestu. A Power to Gas facility will produce hydrogen from solar energy, while modern smart meters will ensure safe hydrogen-methane mixtures. Granarolo will upgrade its thermal systems with hydrogen-capable generators, enhancing efficiency and safety through an energy performance contract. Gaxa, a subsidiary of Edison Energia, will manage the hydrogen blend's supply to the facility. The initiative not only enhances the region's infrastructure but also showcases a strategic move towards innovative energy solutions and emission reduction.
Topics
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Energy Efficiency
Regional Development
Digital Infrastructure
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