Italy is moving forward with plans to create one of Europe's first large-scale hydrogen transportation networks, reinforcing its role in the continent's clean energy transition. Instead of building an entirely new system, the country will convert much of its existing natural gas infrastructure, reducing costs, limiting environmental impact and accelerating deployment.
The project is being led by Snam, which operates Italy's gas transmission network of more than 38,000 kilometers (about 23,600 miles). Under its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, the company plans to develop the Italian H2 Backbone, a hydrogen network extending approximately 1,900 kilometers (1,180 miles).
