Snam and Tenova develop green hydrogen

Their aim is to bring integrated, turnkey commercial solutions tested in industrial plants to implement a substantial reduction of CO_² and NOx emissions in the metals production process – from melting to processing of half-processed products.

Cosma Panzacchi, executive vice president of hydrogen at Snam commented, “Through this agreement we further develop our network of partners and projects to introduce green hydrogen into the relevant productive processes of the metals industry. Hydrogen is essential to cut emissions from the production of steel and other metals, as well as from all hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, ceramic, chemistry and refining. Snam is willing to contribute by enabling, as fast as possible, the hydrogen transition of such crucial commodity chains for the Italian economy”.

Snam will provide its experience in hydrogen technologies as well as transport, whereas Tenova will contribute its background of combustion systems and electric arc furnaces. The collaboration between the two companies will develop through specific tests in the laboratory under construction at Tenova’s headquarters (in Castellanza, Varese), and through installations and production tests on industrial sites.

“Everyone talks about green hydrogen, but the reality is that its supply and use are still limited, and, at the same time, pressures to mitigate climate change are getting stronger. For this reason, we are developing a ready-to-use solution for our customers, directly at their production sites. The expertise of Snam and Tenova is complementary, and together we are ready to face the challenge of decarbonization.”, stated Roberto Pancaldi, Tenova CEO.