Solvay and Sapio are partnering in the joint development of the H₂ Valley Rosignano Project, a large-scale H₂ production plant with locally-sourced green energy in Rosignano, Italy. Led by two technology leaders in the H₂ economy, this project will further enable the decarbonization of Solvay’s activities in Rosignano, leading to a 15% reduction of CO₂ emissions for peroxides related operations.

The green H₂ production plant will be built by mid-2026 on a former industrial area within Solvay’s Rosignano facility and will be powered by green electricity through the construction of a dedicated 9.5-MW photovoltaic installation. It will have a capacity of 756 tpy of green H₂, which will be used to produce peroxides onsite.

“We are very proud of this project at our Rosignano facility. H₂ is a key enabler for a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, and we are proud to be one of the first players to take on this opportunity. It will help us reach our important ambition towards carbon neutrality before 2050,” said Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay. “This project is the first example of green H₂ peroxide production at such a scale in Europe. Moreover, this investment will be an important stimulus to the local and regional economy."

“We are very happy about the partnership with Solvay that is highlighting how key it is to join forces to make a decisive impact in decarbonization. The purpose of Sapio is to work with partners to contribute to a healthier, greener and more livable environment for our communities and our employees,” said Mario Paterlini, CEO of Sapio Group.