Agrobiofert S.r.l., a Sicilian agricultural firm known for implementing sustainable solutions for common local products including citrus fruits, grains, and vegetables, has signed an agreement with SAFE S.p.A.
A 30-foot cabin with two high-efficiency hydraulic compressors with three combined compression stages—enabling a pressure of up to 450 bar—will be supplied as part of the arrangement.
Logic control panels, command systems, and cooling systems are all included in the solution, which is fully designed and produced in Italy. The system’s duplex structure reduces the possibility of downtime by allowing each compressor to function separately, ensuring operational continuity.
Additionally, the hydraulic compressors allow the hydrogen flow to be adjusted without the need for inverters, leveraging their hydraulic circuit for improved efficiency and operational simplicity.
These compressors will optimize the management of hydrogen produced by the H2 Farm project, a vital part of the Sicilian Hydrogen Valley located in Priolo Gargallo (Syracuse).
The project, which is supported by PNRR resources and supported by the Sicilian Region, intends to revitalize a former industrial area by constructing a 2.5 MW green hydrogen production plant that is powered by photovoltaic energy.
SAFE compressors will allow for the storage and distribution of hydrogen, contributing to the decarbonization of Agrobiofert’s operations and improving the plant’s energy efficiency. This agreement, following the success of the collaboration with the Port of Kleipedia in Lithuania, indicates how agriculture can also consider hydrogen a feasible alternative for long-term decarbonization and sustainability.
Key Comments
Maurizio Musco, Environmental Lawyer and Advisor for Agrobiofert, stated, “The collaboration with SAFE enables us to integrate advanced technologies for hydrogen storage and distribution into our plant, which are essential elements for the success of the H2 Farm project. This investment not only enhances the sustainability of our agricultural activities but also demonstrates that the primary sector can play a central role in the energy transition.”
Giovanni Maccini, Commercial Director of SAFE S.p.A., added, “This agreement with Agrobiofert represents a significant step in our commitment to suppot the energy transition. Hydrogen is not only an opportunity for the industrial sector but also a key resource for reducing emissions and improving sustainability in the agricultural sector. We are proud to provide our expertise and technology for such an innovative project, contributing to the creation of a Hydrogen Valley in Sicily.”
Availability
The delivery of the compressors is scheduled for late summer 2025, in line with the operational start of the H2 Farm plant.
