Fisterra Energy, Enagás and White Summit Capital to generate 237MW green hydrogen in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.
Fisterra Energy, Enagás and White Summit Capital have presented a project that contemplates the start-up of a green hydrogen production plant in the Bay of Algeciras of up to 237 MW. This facility will supply green hydrogen to local industry, which includes large consumers of hydrogen and natural gas.
In line with the provisions of the Hydrogen Roadmap of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, this project will not only contribute to decarbonize industrial operations and power generation, but will also promote future uses of green hydrogen in mobility , both for vehicles and truck fleets linked to port activity, such as public transport, municipal services and trains, among others.
Likewise, green hydrogen could be used as one of the clean fuels in maritime transport, which is why the Port of Algeciras can be a key point in the supply of ships.
Strategic location
Due to its strategic location, Andalusia can value the renewable resources available for its use in the production of green hydrogen and its use in the decarbonization of sectors where electrification is not possible.
This green hydrogen generation project in the Bay of Algeciras will facilitate the optimal integration of renewable energy resources in the region.
Thanks to its proximity to the gas pipeline network, this green hydrogen could be transported to national and international consumers, in existing networks.
Social, environmental and economic benefits of the project
The use of renewable resources for the production of green hydrogen will make it possible to position Andalusia as a key region in the production of renewable energy, which would entail social, environmental and economic benefits for the area.
One of them is the maintenance of current employment in the long term, by facilitating the local industry to meet its environmental commitments, as well as the generation of highly qualified direct and indirect employment.
From an environmental point of view, this project will help improve air quality in the Bay of Algeciras and southern Andalusia, and will position the Port of Algeciras as an international leader in the green hydrogen generation and supply market.
Highlights
- This initiative will contribute to decarbonize industry, power generation and mobility in the area, promoting long-term employment.
- The project allows Andalusia to value the renewable resources available for the production of green hydrogen.
Fisterra Energy, Enagás and White Summit Capital promote a project to generate green hydrogen in the Bay of Algeciras, June 21, 2021
