Green hydrogen

 

Hydrogen is a new energy carrier that opens up major opportunities. There are different types depending on their sources and production methods, but the only 100% renewable type is green hydrogen.

It is produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity sources, such as solar or wind power. This process does not emit CO2 and splits the water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Thus, it is an effective solution for promoting the decarbonization of all sectors.

Advantages of green hydrogen

At Enagás Renovable, we are committed to the development of green hydrogen, given its fully renewable nature and multiple advantages:

1 It can be used in key sectors that do not have clear decarbonization solutions and where electrification is not technically possible, such as intensive high-temperature process industry and freight transport.

2 It can be transformed into various forms of energy:electricity, synthetic gas, or heat.

3 It has great potential to serve as storage of electricity from renewable sources. This can be very useful to guarantee supply in a context of greater weight of renewables in the electricity generation mix.

Renewable hydrogen is, therefore, a critical element for the global transition to sustainable energy and a vital component to achieve economies with net-zero emissions.

It can help drive the decarbonization of entire industrial sectors and combat climate change in the process, either as fuel in the transport sector or as a way to reduce emissions in the production of steel and fertilizers, as well as in many other industries. This is one of the biggest advantages, as it can be used in key sectors that do not have clear decarbonization solutions and whose electrification is not technically possible.

Likewise, green hydrogen is a fundamental piece to strengthen national energy security since it can be produced from different locally available energy sources.

The possibility of generating it in a decentralized way, something that facilitates its installation in isolated areas, contributes to avoiding rural depopulation and achieving objectives against the demographic challenge.

At the same time, the development of the hydrogen industry involves job creation, economic activity, and innovation in the territories where it is developed, creating synergies with the reactivation needs of areas undergoing a process of fair transition.

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Mallorca

State
In operation
Data
14,4 MW
2,5 MW
21,000 tonnes CO2eq avoided/year
Description
  • The objective of this project is to develop a hydrogen ecosystem on the island of Mallorca from renewable energies. The plant is located in Lloseta.
  • Green hydrogen will have multiple applications on the island, such as providing heat and energy for commercial and public buildings, supplying energy for maritime stations, and creating a refueling station for bus fleets and rental vehicles. Additionally, some of this renewable hydrogen will be injected into the island’s gas pipeline network for distribution to natural gas customers. 
Grant program

This project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrigen 2 Joint Undertaking (now Clean Hydrogen Partnerhip) under grant agreement No. 101007201. This Joint Undertaking is supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, driven by Hydrogen Europe of Hydrogen Europe Research.

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Grant budget
  • Total eligible project costs: €20.5 million
  • Total CH JU contribution to the project: €10 million
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Province

Zaragoza

State
Under development
Data
53,3 MW
15 MW
16.000 tonnes CO2eqavoided/year
Description
  • The objective of this project is to develop a renewable hydrogen ecosystem in Zaragoza through the deployment of production, transportation, distribution, and supply infrastructure. 
  • The electrolysis plant will produce green hydrogen, primarily for industrial use, as a substitute for grey hydrogen and natural gas. A small share of the hydrogen will be used for mobility.
  • The project also considers the possibility of injecting part of the hydrogen into the grid for supply through guarantees of origin. 
  • The plant is located in El Burgo de Ebro while the renewable facilities are located in Fuentes de Ebro. 
Grant program

This project has been funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU under the framework of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

Grant budget
  • Total eligible project costs: €45.00 million 
  • Total European Funds contribution to the project: €14.32 million 
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Tarragona

State
Under development
Data
21 MW
15 MW
11,665 tonnes CO2eq avoided/year
Description

This project envisages the decarbonization of the industrial process of Ethylene Oxide production and mobility in Tarragona. 

The main use of the green hydrogen produced will be industrial, as a replacement for natural gas in existing boilers. A small share of the hydrogen will be used for mobility. 

As for the oxygen produced, it will be also used in the Ethylene Oxide plant. 

Grant program

This project has been financed by the European Union-NextGenerationEU within the framework of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan. 

Grant budget
  • Total eligible costs of the project: €35.50M 
  • Total contribution of European Funds to the project: €10.79M 
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Vizcaya

State
Under development
Data
N/A (Renewable PPA)
10 MW
17.000 tonnes CO2eq avoided/year
Description

The Project consists of the implementation of a 10MW alkaline technology electrolysis electrolyser and all its associated systems at the Port of Bilbao facilities.

The objective is the continuous supply of hydrogen and oxygen to a demo plant for synthetic fuels or eFuels (outside the scope of the project), located in the Port of Bilbao itself, which will be capable of generating up to 50 bbl/d of liquid hydrocarbons.

Grant program

This project has been funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU in the framework of the Spanish Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, as well as by the Indartu Programme (Basque Government – Department of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment).

Grant budget

INDARTU Programme contribution: 3M€.

European Funds contribution to the project: 7.9 M€.

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