The plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2026 and will be capable of producing up to 200 kilograms of green hydrogen per hour using electricity from renewable sources. Repsol will then use this hydrogen to produce synthetic fuels (e-fuels), which are seen as a potential solution for decarbonizing sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as aviation and heavy transportation.
Nils Aldag, Sunfire CEO, said: “Spain is a very exciting market for us! The country offers strong conditions for green hydrogen projects with its geographic location and industrial expertise.”
Maribel Rodriguez Olmos, Hydrogen Director of Repsol, added: “Repsol has one of the most consolidated renewable hydrogen strategies in Europe and has renewable hydrogen as one of its main transformation lines to achieve its goal of being a zero net emissions company by 2050.”
Bilbao is also considered a key location in the Basque Country region, where numerous companies and research centers are working on hydrogen projects. For Repsol, the Spanish port city is a crucial hub in its commitment to decarbonization, aiming to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
