The Ionian Energy Terminal is an innovative, integrated ammonia reception, storage, and cracking facility located in the wider region of Igoumenitsa. The project is designed from the outset to serve as a pivotal entry point for renewable and low-carbon hydrogen imports into Southeast Europe, by importing green ammonia and subsequently reconverting it into pure hydrogen. The core components of the infrastructure include an offshore ammonia storage facility situated between Corfu and Igoumenitsa for the safe reception and supply of ammonia, as well as a modern onshore hydrogen plant dedicated to ammonia cracking and hydrogen distribution facilities.

The terminal's production capacity is projected to reach approximately 500,000 tons of hydrogen per annum starting from 2035. To ensure optimal energy transmission, the Ionian Energy Terminal will operate fully interconnected with the future Greek H2 grid and the H2Poseidon pipeline. By leveraging maritime transport, the terminal secures flexible access to international markets independent of cross-border pipeline developments, sourcing ammonia from global suppliers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Gulf countries, India, and Norway.

The project holds pivotal strategic importance for Europe, addressing a critical infrastructure gap in Southeast Europe, where dedicated hydrogen facilities are currently largely absent. By bridging European demand with international production, the terminal diversifies supply sources and routes, thereby fostering price competition within the emerging hydrogen market. Concurrently, the integrated ammonia storage infrastructure provides significant operational flexibility, regulating hydrogen dispatch in accordance with demand fluctuations and supply chain variations. In a broader context, the Ionian Energy Terminal supports market integration and continental decarbonization, feeding the Greece–Italy Hydrogen Corridor and the future European Hydrogen Backbone, thus facilitating the transition of hard-to-abate sectors toward climate neutrality by 2050.

The significance of the terminal is validated by its official inclusion in prominent European energy development frameworks. The Ionian Energy Terminal is already featured in the ENTSOG 2024 TYNDP (Ten-Year Network Development Plan) List and has been included in the Draft 2026 TYNDP List. Furthermore, the project is part of the 2nd EU Projects of Common Interest (PCI) List, contributing decisively to the fulfillment of the strict criteria set out under Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2022/869.