Workshop “Hydrogen Valleys Regionali” a Key Energy 2025

"Regional Hydrogen Valleys" Workshop at Key Energy 2025: Challenges and Opportunities for the Energy Transition

On March 5, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the "Regional Hydrogen Valleys" workshop, organized by CTN Energia and ART-ER, will be held at the Hydrogen Arena (Hall B3) in the Rimini Expo Area. The workshop will be moderated by the National Energy Technology District (Di.TNE). This event is part of Key Energy 2025 and represents an important opportunity to discuss the role of Hydrogen Valleys in sustainable territorial development and the Italian energy transition.

Workshop objectives and topics

The meeting aims to explore strategies for launching and developing Hydrogen Valleys, exploring the current state of regional green hydrogen supply chains and opportunities for collaboration between businesses and institutional stakeholders. Through an interactive discussion, the strengths and weaknesses of each project will be analyzed, highlighting potential synergies at the national level.

The workshop will analyze the operational challenges and solutions for promoting the growth of Hydrogen Valleys, focusing on the tools needed for their effective implementation within local territorial systems. It will be a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss key issues for Italy's energy transition.

Event program

4:30 PM – 4:40 PM | Introduction and Welcome

• Institutional greetings by Claudia Vivalda, Director of CTN Energia.
• Intervention by Stefania Crotta, Director General of Programs and Financial Incentives of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), on the role of Hydrogen Valleys in the national energy transition.
• Moderation by Marco Manchisi, President of the Di.TNE Steering Committee

4:40 PM – 5:40 PM | “Regional Hydrogen Valleys” – Challenges and Opportunities Business representatives and regional facilitators will present the development framework of the Hydrogen Valleys currently active or in the launch phase, discussing collaboration opportunities and synergies:

• Emilia-Romagna: Hydrogen Valley Sarmato – JMG Cranes, Maurizio Manzini
• Lazio: Hydrogen Valley Civitavecchia – CFFT, Jack Czaplinski
• Walk: H2F2 – Hydrogen Temple of Fortune – TECHFEM, Federico Ferrini
• Sardinia: SulkHy – SOTACARBO, Alberto Pettinau
• Puglia: Hydrogen Valley Foggia – ENERGY SYSTEMS, Marcello Salvatori
• Lombardy: Hydrogen Valley Cairate – EXPAND, Lisa Manners
• PiedmontHydrogen Valley refinery S. Martino di Trecate – SARPOM, Dario Campani
• Sicily: Hydrogen Valley Giammoro – DUFERCO, Luca Bonardi
• Campania: Hydrogen Valley Acerra – ENGIE, Luca Valota
• Liguria: Hydrogen Valley Liguria – THOUGHT TRANSPORT, Roberto Pensiero
• Veneto: Hydrogen Valley Venice – SAPIO-Veritas, Michela Capoccia
• IPCEI: PGHyV – Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley – EDISON, Leonardo Mazza

5:40 PM – 6:00 PM | Round Table: Collaborations, Synergies, and Prospects A discussion with institutional representatives on development strategies and integration of Hydrogen Valleys into energy transition programs:

• Puglia Region: Head of Energy Transition Section, Francesco Corvace / Antonia Sasso
• Emilia-Romagna Region: Head of Energy and Green Economy Area, Claudia Romano
• MASE Ministry: General Director of Financial Programs and Incentives, Stefania Crotta

An opportunity for the national energy transition

Hydrogen Valleys represent a fundamental pillar of Italy's strategy for decarbonization and energy transition. This workshop, featuring contributions from industry experts and leading institutions, will offer insights and concrete opportunities for collaboration to develop a green hydrogen supply chain nationwide.

The event is part of the activities promoted by the National Energy Technology Cluster, with the support of the Committee of Territorial BodiesAn unmissable opportunity for those working in the sector who wish to explore the prospects of Hydrogen Valleys in Italy.