HydrogER

Country
Italy

HydrogER is a strategic project by the Hera Group to develop the first regional Hydrogen Valley network in Emilia-Romagna, connecting two Hydrogen Platforms — Modena and Ravenna — through a dedicated hydrogen pipeline. The project will produce up to 9,000 tons of green hydrogen per year from renewable sources to decarbonize industry and transport, integrating photovoltaic generation, electrolysers, and advanced storage and distribution systems.

Lead developer Hera spa
Project partner

Overarching / General

Emilia Romagna Region

H2 production

Partners to be confirmed – collaboration ongoing with relevant stakeholders

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

H2 distribution by regional pipeline

H2 end use

E-Fuel production

Locations
Italy | Ravenna

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

9,250 H2 tons/year

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

67.50 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

270 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Photovoltaics - 140.00 MW Grid - 60.00 MW Dedicated onsite renewables - 140.00 MW Other

H2 production

Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser – 67.50 MW

H2 transport

Pipeline

H2 distribution for mobility

350 bar (for cars and similar vehicles)

End use

Mobility

Road

Industry

Refineries Chemical industry (incl. fertilizer production)

Project timeline

Current status: Concept study completed

Planned timeline for Final built out stage

Q1 2025 Project initiated
Q1 2026 Concept study completed
Q4 2026 Feasibility study completed
Q2 2027 FEED completed
Q1 2029 Final Investment Decision taken
Q2 2029 Construction started
Q4 2030 In operations