It could be said that the Basque Country, an autonomous community of the Spanish state, is at the forefront of renewable energies and has a solid business and industrial fabric. Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, is a modern city of great importance in the core of renewable energies; a clear example of this is the location of the headquarters of Iberdrola and Siemens Gamesa in the same city. In addition, the port of Bilbao has become a Decarbonisation Hub due to the strong commitment made over the last two years to the hydrogen technology sector. The port also wants to become a continental production and distribution centre for hydrogen and synthetic fuels with Petronor, subsidiary of the Repsol group, which is leading the Basque Hydrogen Corridor. The BH2C, Basque Hydrogen Corridor, is a project shared by public and private organizations in the Basque Country which is led by José Ignacio Zudaire, director of the Petronor oil company from the Repsol group.
The Basque Hydrogen Corridor Association (BH2C) aims to promote hydrogen as an energy industry. The objective is to create a hydrogen ecosystem in the Basque Country to develop projects and advance in the decarbonization of the economy, becoming a region of zero net emissions by 2050, while maintaining the weight of the Basque industrial sector in the economy. The industrial sector in the Basque Country accounts for a considerable part of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, with sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as steel, glass, and cement, which emit large quantities of CO2.
It could be said that the Basque Country, an autonomous community of the Spanish state, is at the forefront of renewable energies and has a solid business and industrial fabric. Bilbao, the capital of the province of Biscay, is a modern city of great importance in the core of renewable energies; a clear example of this is the location of the headquarters of Iberdrola and Siemens Gamesa in the same city. In addition, the port of Bilbao has become a Decarbonisation Hub due to the strong commitment made over the last two years to the hydrogen technology sector. The port also wants to become a continental production and distribution centre for hydrogen and synthetic fuels with Petronor, subsidiary of the Repsol group, which is leading the Basque Hydrogen Corridor. The BH2C, Basque Hydrogen Corridor, is a project shared by public and private organizations in the Basque Country which is led by José Ignacio Zudaire, director of the Petronor oil company from the Repsol group.
The Basque Hydrogen Corridor Association (BH2C) aims to promote hydrogen as an energy industry. The objective is to create a hydrogen ecosystem in the Basque Country to develop projects and advance in the decarbonization of the economy, becoming a region of zero net emissions by 2050, while maintaining the weight of the Basque industrial sector in the economy. The industrial sector in the Basque Country accounts for a considerable part of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, with sectors that are difficult to decarbonize, such as steel, glass, and cement, which emit large quantities of CO2.
The projects in the corridor include, on the one hand, the production of green hydrogen at the Petronor refinery, a subsidiary of Repsol, in Muskiz, Vizcaya, which has a 2.5 MW electrolyzer with a capacity of 2.5 MW. In addition, less than one kilometer from the refinery, the Abanto technology park is being built, which is closely linked to H2 and its technologies, where there will be a logistics centre for conditioning and storage, as well as a hydrogen plant that will dispense at 350 bar and 700 bar.
On the other hand, Petronor, the Ente Vasco de la Energía and Enagas will participate in the installation of a 10 MW electrolyser in the Port of Bilbao for the synthetic fuels plant.
In turn, by 2025, an electrolyser of up to 100 MW will be developed to address Petronor’s decarbonization process and feed the needs of the Basque Hydrogen Corridor itself.
The Basque Hydrogen Corridor, BH2C, is an internationally significant initiative that has received the H2Valley of the Year Award from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
The projects in the corridor include, on the one hand, the production of green hydrogen at the Petronor refinery, a subsidiary of Repsol, in Muskiz, Vizcaya, which has a 2.5 MW electrolyzer with a capacity of 2.5 MW. In addition, less than one kilometer from the refinery, the Abanto technology park is being built, which is closely linked to H2 and its technologies, where there will be a logistics centre for conditioning and storage, as well as a hydrogen plant that will dispense at 350 bar and 700 bar.
On the other hand, Petronor, the Ente Vasco de la Energía and Enagas will participate in the installation of a 10 MW electrolyser in the Port of Bilbao for the synthetic fuels plant.
In turn, by 2025, an electrolyser of up to 100 MW will be developed to address Petronor’s decarbonization process and feed the needs of the Basque Hydrogen Corridor itself.
The Basque Hydrogen Corridor, BH2C, is an internationally significant initiative that has received the H2Valley of the Year Award from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership.
BILBAO AT GLANCE
The Guggenheim Museum and its surroundings: The building was designed by Frank Gehry and has been described as one of the most spectacular constructions of this century. In addition, it is next to the Bilbao Estuary and in the surrounding area characteristic sculptures such as the «Puppy» or «Mummy» can be found.
The Guggenheim Museum and its surroundings: The building was designed by Frank Gehry and has been described as one of the most spectacular constructions of this century. In addition, it is next to the Bilbao Estuary and in the surrounding area characteristic sculptures such as the "Puppy" or "Mummy" can be found.
Zubizuri bridge: It was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava and sought to promote the rebirth of an area of Bilbao after the decline of a fundamental industry for the city, the maritime industry. The layout of the bridge also sought, logically, to facilitate pedestrian communication between two sectors of the population.
Zubizuri bridge: It was designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava and sought to promote the rebirth of an area of Bilbao after the decline of a fundamental industry for the city, the maritime industry. The layout of the bridge also sought, logically, to facilitate pedestrian communication between two sectors of the population.
La Ribera Market: It was created in 1929 and is characterized by being the first. Today it is a commercial reference for the whole of Vizcaya. In 1990 it was recognized as the most complete Municipal Food Market by Guinness, being the largest that existed at that time in terms of the number of traders and stalls, as well as the largest covered market in Europe thanks to its 10,000 square meters.
La Ribera Market: It was created in 1929 and is characterized by being the first. Today it is a commercial reference for the whole of Vizcaya. In 1990 it was recognized as the most complete Municipal Food Market by Guinness, being the largest that existed at that time in terms of the number of traders and stalls, as well as the largest covered market in Europe thanks to its 10,000 square meters.
The old town of Bilbao: It is made up of cobbled and narrow pedestrianized streets with lots of charm. It is ideal for strolling around and enjoying the characteristic «pintxos» as part of Basque gastronomy.
The old town of Bilbao: It is made up of cobbled and narrow pedestrianized streets with lots of charm. It is ideal for strolling around and enjoying the characteristic "pintxos" as part of Basque gastronomy.
The Cathedral of Santiago in Bilbao: It is the most monumental Gothic church in Vizcaya and, apart from being a parish church, it has also been the seat of the Bilbao diocese since it was created half a century ago. The cathedral is in the very heart of the Old Town, the oldest quarter of Bilbao.
The Cathedral of Santiago in Bilbao: It is the most monumental Gothic church in Vizcaya and, apart from being a parish church, it has also been the seat of the Bilbao diocese since it was created half a century ago. The cathedral is in the very heart of the Old Town, the oldest quarter of Bilbao.
