August 21, 2025 [Pipeline Technology Journal]- A group of five leading European gas transmission system operators (Snam, TAG, Eustream, NET4GAS, and OGE) has successfully completed a crucial feasibility study for the SunsHyne Corridor project, a 3,400-kilometre hydrogen pipeline linking production hubs in North Africa to consumers in Central and Western Europe.

Completed on August 12, the preliminary study focused on the technical and commercial assessment of the planned hydrogen corridor, which aims to connect hydrogen producers in North Africa with a projected import capacity of approximately 450 GWh to high-demand cities along the route.

Such demand areas include Southern and Northeastern Germany, where demand is projected to exceed 100 TWh in 2030, far beyond the country’s domestic production potential.

The SunsHyne Corridor project, expected to be operational in 2030, will include the construction of new hydrogen pipelines and the repurposing of the pre-existing one for hydrogen transport.

“The SunsHyne Corridor project is another step towards diversifying supply sources and strengthening the region’s energy security,” said Michal Slaby, CEO of NET4GAS.

“Once implemented, this import route will complement other planned hydrogen transport corridors, all of which are integral parts of the European Hydrogen Backbone and will help establish a European market for this commodity,” he added.

Hydrogen is quickly emerging as the best alternative to the widely used natural gas due to its multi-use potential as both a fuel and a feedstock. It’s also easy to store, transport through pipelines, and produce no CO2 emissions. This makes it a preferred option for heavy industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint urgently.