The production of green hydrogen has successfully begun at the Viscofan facilities in Cáseda, Navarra, Spain, an initiative in the energy transition of the Navarrese industry that is part of the H2OP project developed by the consortium formed by Viscofan, Nordex Electrolyzers, AIN, and the startup URAPHEX, and that is also aligned with the Government of Navarra’s commitment to green hydrogen as a strategic energy vector for decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness.
Thanks to the joint work of the four entities, both the 500 kW electrolyser, designed, manufactured and assembled entirely in Spain by Nordex Electrolyzers, and the water treatment and recovery plant have been installed and commissioned, carrying out the integration with the boiler in a record time of 2 months.
This technology allows Viscofan to continuously produce the amount of 100 Nm3/h of hydrogen, reducing the CO2 emission into the atmosphere by 480 000 kg/year.
Íñigo Martínez, CEO of Viscofan Spain, said: "The joint work in this pioneering initiative has made possible the production of green hydrogen in our facilities for use in boilers. A milestone that undoubtedly contributes to the future development of this sustainable energy vector in the industry and places Navarra as a benchmark for energy innovation and circularity."
Luis Solla, CEO of Nordex Electrolyzers, added: "We are very satisfied with the fast integration of the electrolyser to the boiler feeding system, and the great coordination between the different actors in the project. Above all, we are proud to be part of an initiative like H2OP, a specific step towards the decarbonisation of the industry through green hydrogen."
Javier López, CEO of URAPHEX, highlighted: "The launch of green hydrogen production at the Cáseda plant is a milestone that demonstrates the value of collaboration. URAPHEX is proud to have worked alongside companies of the caliber of Viscofan and Nordex Electrolyzers in a project that promotes the real deployment of green hydrogen in the industry. Our water management and circularity technology optimises its use and recovery, reinforcing the sustainability of the process. Navarra thus once again demonstrates its ability to lead energy innovation."
The H2OP project is part of the 2024-2027 call for aid for strategic R&D projects of the Department of Industry and Ecological and Business Digital Transition of the Government of Navarra, within Challenge 2 AERO VIII, focused on the green energy industry. The project has funding of €838 428.98, provided by the Government of Navarra and the European Regional Development Fund.
Furthermore, the result achieved consolidates Navarra as a benchmark in energy innovation, demonstrating the existing potential of public-private collaboration to move towards a more sustainable industry