Repsol and Sunfire are advancing 200 MW of sustainable hydrogen projects in Spain, while new collaborations and financing across Europe and India aim to accelerate the development of electrolysers and hydrogen infrastructure.
Repsol has approved its second 100 MW electrolyzer at the Petronor industrial complex in Bilbao. “The electrolyzer will have the capacity to produce up to 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, which will be used mainly at the company’s Petronor refinery outside Bilbao in northern Spain,” said the Spanish oil and gas company, adding that the new renewable hydrogen production plant will require an investment of €292 million ($347.9 million). The company did not explain the timing of the installation.
Sunfire said it will supply two 100 MW electrolyzers for renewable hydrogen projects in Spain. The first project, led by Repsol and Enagás Renovable, will install a 100 MW electrolyzer near Repsol’s industrial complex in Cartagena. The second 100 MW plant will be located at Petronor’s refinery in Muskiz (Bilbao), which is owned by Repsol and Kutxabank,” the German company said. For each of the two 100 MW projects, Sunfire will supply ten of its 10 MW pressurized alkaline electrolysis modules.
Matteco and Dunia Innovations have launched a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of catalyst layers used in AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) electrolysers. “Matteco contributes deep expertise in electrocatalysts, functional inks and scalable electrodes, while Dunia brings its AI-guided experimentation platform, which helps quickly and consistently test and compare many different material options, under conditions that mirror how real electrolyzers operate.” said Based in Spain Matteco. Dunia Innovations is located in Germany.
The European Commission said it will allocate almost €650 million in grants to help finance 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. More than 176 million euros will be spent on stimulating the hydrogen infrastructure. “The €120 million grant for hydrogen storage at the Gronau project in Germany marks the first time that CEF funding will be used for a hydrogen plant project,” the European executive body said, adding that other hydrogen projects in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia will receive grants to support studies.
Tubos Reunidos (TR) says it is developing a seamless pipeline that meets the specific requirements of the hydrogen sector. “The project aims to develop an experimental 1.25 MW portable electrolyzer intended as an enabling solution for the supply of green hydrogen to industrial end-users,” said Eurometal, the European Federation of Distribution and Trade in Steel Pipes and Metals. “The initiative is led by a Basque consortium, including Tubos Reunidos, ArcelorMittal Sestao, Sarralle, ABC Compresores, Matz-Erreka, Flubetech Coatings, Mugape, Sener, Team Group, Torraval Cooling and Zigor Corporación.”
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and thyssenkrupp nucera have entered into a new partnership to accelerate the development of green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) markets in India. “India is one of the most promising future markets for green hydrogen electrolysis. This collaboration allows us to deepen our understanding of the local market and work more closely with the Indian hydrogen ecosystem. It also reflects our strong commitment to supporting India’s ambitious National Green Hydrogen Mission.” said Kiran Paul Joseph, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera India.
Greenzo Energy India has won the contract for India’s first 5 MW port-based green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla. The project has been awarded to Oswal Greenzo Energies, the joint venture between Oswal Energies Limited and Greenzo Energy India Limited. “Designed on an EPC basis, the project is scalable beyond the initial 5 MW to 10 MW and is expected to produce approximately 800 tonnes of green hydrogen annually,” said Greenzo energy.
Orlen has signed cooperation agreements with three Finnish partners for the production and supply of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives. “The agreements signed with ABO Energy Suomi, Nordic Ren-Gas and VolagHy Kuopio SPV will help secure hydrogen supplies during a period of growing demand in the coming years.” said Orlen.
Power station energy (PHE) has secured a site at Silverwood Business Park in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on which the company has submitted a planning application for a 40 tonnes per day (TPD) waste-to-hydrogen plant. A pilot unit will be used on the 1.98 hectare site.
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