A dozen German energy companies expressed strong interest on Monday in the SoutH2 Corridor project, designed to produce green hydrogen in Algeria and export it to European markets.
During a symposium organized in Algiers by the Algerian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Algeria) on partnerships in green hydrogen and energy storage solutions, participating German firms presented technological solutions to support the rollout of the SoutH2 Corridor and engaged in B2B meetings with Algerian counterparts.
Drifa Merabet, representing desalination pump manufacturer Düchting Pumpen, voiced the company’s keen interest in contributing to the project while showcasing an innovative composite material developed by the firm that enables local production of desalination spare parts.
Recalling the longstanding energy partnership between Algeria and Germany, Merabet noted that “a new energy horizon is emerging,” offering “a prime opportunity to launch a new, mutually beneficial partnership.”
Francisco Retamar Terrero, Director at Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, indicated that his engineering firm—active across several green hydrogen subsectors, including desalination and environmental management—stands ready to collaborate on this flagship project.
For his part, the Managing Director of AHK Algeria, Oliver Blank, affirmed that Algeria possesses vast potential in renewable and new energies, stressing that cooperation with Germany could play a pivotal role in developing a robust hydrogen industry.
Anne-Sophie Legge, representing the economic section of the German Embassy in Algeria, highlighted the shared political will to deepen economic ties, noting that the energy sector will serve as a primary pillar of bilateral cooperation.
Describing the momentum in bilateral relations as “very positive,” she added that German enterprises—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—possess specialized expertise to share with Algerian partners.
Nabil Selami, representing the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, viewed the gathering as an ideal opportunity to better understand Algerian market potential and exchange views on expectations, requirements, and key success factors.
He emphasized a joint commitment to building a sustainable future and positioning both nations as pioneering strategic partners in technology and industry through forward-looking, mutually beneficial cooperation.
Selami underscored that Algeria holds significant competitive advantages in the global energy transition, backed by strong political resolve to progressively expand renewable energy and green hydrogen capacity—a sector given top priority by the government.
“The objective is for Algeria to become a major regional energy player, leveraged by its extensive transport network,” he stated, adding that “developing this sector also requires human capital development, technology transfer, and an adapted regulatory framework.”
The SoutH2 Corridor project—designed to transport renewable hydrogen from Algeria to Europe via Tunisia, Italy, Austria, and Germany—spans approximately 3,300 kilometers and aims for an import capacity exceeding 4 million metric tons of hydrogen annually.
The infrastructure plan relies on repurposing existing natural gas pipelines for over 65% of its route, with full commercial operation targeted for the early 2030s.
