Green Hydrogen Joins Black Sea Energy Corridor at CESI
New Green Energy Corridor Project to Connect Caspian-Black Sea-Europe
The green energy corridor project, which aims to connect the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, and Europe, is set to integrate green hydrogen in the future stages of the project, according to Andrea Meola, Director of Global Markets and Business Development at CESI. The project, discussed during the ministerial sessions in Baku, is seen as one of the most complex yet promising initiatives in the company’s history.
CESI, serving as the technical consultant for the project since last year, has been working on a large-scale infrastructure that will connect Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary. The project involves the transmission of up to 4 GW of power through various connection segments, with the potential to integrate 35 GW of renewable energy, including 25 GW from the Caucasus region and 10 GW from future projects in Romania and Hungary.
The initial stage of the project focused on assessing the technical feasibility of the electric cable connection across the Black Sea, a task that presents several technical challenges due to the lack of existing infrastructure. However, Meola confirmed that the cable can be built, marking a significant advancement for the project.
While the project envisions the transmission of green hydrogen in the future, the priority at the initial stage will be given to the transmission of electricity. This decision was made in collaboration with the client after considering the region’s potential and developing a business case for interregional energy transmission.
Overall, the green energy corridor project holds great promise for the region, providing a pathway for the integration of renewable energy and the transmission of electricity on a large scale. With the inclusion of green hydrogen in the future, the project aims to contribute to the sustainable energy development of the region.
