Regional Hydrogen Valleys

The third edition of the workshop "Regional Hydrogen Valleys" explores the role of Hydrogen Valleys in sustainable territorial development and Italy's energy transition. The event will focus on the various regional green hydrogen supply chains starting in 2026, with particular emphasis on projects developed thanks to the Next Generation EU Mission 2 Component 2-I.3.1 "abandoned industrial areas". In the form of Talks, companies and facilitators from different regional supply chains will present the state of development and collaboration opportunities, showing strengths, weaknesses, and possible synergies that can be activated at the national level.
The event aims to delve into the key aspects necessary for launching the supply chain from a local territorial system perspective and to offer reflections on the potential of Hydrogen Valleys in the national context. This workshop will provide stakeholders with a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and contribute to the progress of Hydrogen Valleys as key drivers of Italy's energy transition.

Program

16:00 Introduction and Welcome
Gian Piero Celata, President CTNE

The Importance of Hydrogen Valleys for the energy transition
Stefania Crotta, General Director of Financial Programs and Incentives, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE)

Moderator:
Marco Manchisi, President of the Steering Committee of the National Energy Technology District (Di.T.N.E.)

16:20 "Regional Hydrogen Valleys" - Challenges and Opportunities
A discussion among representatives of “regional Hydrogen Valleys” on their current development status, challenges, and opportunities:

H.V. Sarmato PC: Maurizio Manzini, JMG Cranes
H.V. IdrogeMO: Davide Nascetti, Hera
H.V. Venezia: Michela Capoccia, Sapio-Veritas
H.V. Foggia: Marcello Salvatori, Sistemi Energetici
H.V. Cairate VA: Lisa Manieri, Expand
H.V. Trecate/Roma/Falconara: Gruppo API/IP/SARPOM
H.V. Giammoro ME: Luca Bonardi, Duferco Energia (tbc)
H.V. Tito PZ: Giuseppe Grippo, PRE (tbc)
H.V. Matera: Ilaria Rosso, Mermec
H.V. SulkHy: Alberto Pettinau/Mario Porcu, Sotacarbo
H.V. Interporto Cerignola FG: Pio Cianci, Cerichem Biopharm
H.V. Statte TA: Domenico Giraudo, Panita
H.V. HFR Augusta SR: Giuseppe Patti, Greenwaver (tbc)
H.V. Montalcino SI: Donato Pacella/Michele Vannuccini, Pacella Luxury Real Estate
H.V. Cogne AO: Federico Oriani, Eaux Valdotaines (tbc)
H.V. Acerra NA: Diego Vacca, SO.F.INVEST.
H.V. Rovereto TN: Agnese Ferrari and Claudio Dalrì, Dolomiti Energia

Some of the projects of strategic interest in the hydrogen sector:
IPCEI: Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley - Leonardo Mazza, Edison Next
IPCEI: ENERGIE SALENTINE - Ernesto Massimino Bellelli (tbc)
IPCEI: Hy-PILLARS ENEA H2 - Giulia Monteleone, ENEA
H.V. Venezia Porto Marghera - AGSM AIM Power / ENI

17:40 Round Table Discussion: collaborations, synergies, and future prospects

Claudia Romano, Manager of Energy and Green Economy Area, Emilia-Romagna Region
Roberto Sannasardo, Energy Manager Sicily Region
Valerio Marangolo, Environment and Energy Directorate, Manager of EU Funds for Energy, Tuscany Region
Puglia Region (tbc)
Francesca De Falco, Manager of Economic Valorization of Energy and Subsoil Resources Sector, Campania Region
Gianluca Gurrieri, Manager of Environmental Climate Organizational Unit, Lombardy Region (tbc)
Stefania Crotta, General Director of Financial Programs and Incentives, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE)
Fabrizio Penna, Head of Department Next Generation EU Mission Unit, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE)
Davide Valenzano, Director of Regulatory Affairs and GSE Market (tbc)

In collaboration with the territorial bodies committee of the National Energy Technology Cluster:
ART-ER Emilia-Romagna; Ass Cluster Energia Basilicata CEB ETS, Basilicata; Consorzio Coverfil Clima ed Energia, Veneto; Area Science Park, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia; CoSviG, Consorzio aree geotermiche, Toscana; Di.T.N.E. - Distretto Tecnologico Nazionale Energia, Puglia; Distretto Tecnologico Micro e Nano Sistemi, Sicilia; Environment Park, Piemonte; Hub Innovation Trentino–Fondazione, Trentino; Lazio Innova, Lazio; Lombardy Energy Cleantech Cluster, Lombardia; Veneto Innovazione, Veneto; TICASS, Liguria; STRESS, Campania; Consorzio TRAIN; Venetian Green Building Cluster, Veneto.