
Learn about the uses and advantages of renewable hydrogen
Learn about the uses and advantages of renewable hydrogen
Production of renewable hydrogen
Advancing in the energy transition and industrial decarbonization
Repsol is currently the largest producer and consumer of hydrogen in Spain. We use it in our industrial centers as a raw material. Renewable hydrogen is a pillar of our strategy to transform our industrial complexes into multi-energy centers, capable of manufacturing the products that society needs, such as renewable fuels or materials for construction or health (among others) but with a lower carbon footprint.
Learn about the uses and advantages of renewable hydrogen
Clean and versatile energy source
Renewable hydrogen is an ideal energy source to decarbonize sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as the electro-intensive industry and heavy transport. The use of renewable hydrogen, together with low-carbon footprint renewable liquid fuels, is essential for the decarbonization of industry.
Uses of renewable hydrogen
Industry
Refining sector, cement, fertilizers, steel, paper industry, and other chemical products.
Transportation
Hydrogen for fuel cells and for the production of renewable and synthetic fuels.
Heat and energy
Replacement for natural gas consumption as a source of heat and energy generation.
Storage
Accumulating renewable energy when generation is favorable for a subsequent consumption, ensuring a continuous energy supply to society.
Key figures in Spain in 2023
570,000
tonnes
of hydrogen consumed.
80
%
of the hydrogen consumed corresponds to the refining sector.
60
%
of the hydrogen consumed in refining corresponds to Repsol.
Our strategic projects
Discover some projects and initiatives in which we take part and that focus on renewable hydrogen as an alternative energy source.
Large-scale renewable hydrogen production
The aim of large electrolyzers is to produce large-scale renewable hydrogen at competitive prices that allow the development of a full ecosystem based on hydrogen. This will promote the use of hydrogen in other sectors (transportation, industrial, infrastructure etc.) and the supply chain as a whole.
The 2.5-MW Petronor electrolyzer has a capacity to generate 350 annual tonnes of renewable hydrogen for industrial use.
Two 100-MW electrolyzers are expected to be installed in Petronor and Cartagena that could produce up to 16,500 annual tonnes of renewable hydrogen each.
SHYNE, the large Spanish association to promote renewable hydrogen
SHYNE (Spanish Hydrogen Network) is a multi-sectoral alliance with over 30 collaborating organizations that seeks to position Spain as a leader in renewable hydrogen technology. The project promotes the development of the entire production chain and promotes its use in transportation and the creation of key infrastructures.
Learn about its main benefits
The future of hydrogen in mobility
Deployment strategy basing ourselves on:
Guarantee of H2 supply
Availability of the product 24/7
Gurantee of quality
Provision of renewable product certificates
Guarantee of safety
The supply will be carried out with the maximum safety levels, levereging our industrial operation standards
FAQs on the application of hydrogen in industry and mobility
Hydrogen cell-powered vehicles have refueling times similar to those of fossil fuels (diesel, gasoline) and also a range like that of these internal combustion vehicles (approximately 600 km) depending on the size of the tank just like in traditional vehicles.
It is essential to have a clear and favorable regulatory framework that incentivizes investment in hydrogen technologies. This includes the implementation of support policies, such as subsidies and tax exemptions, for green hydrogen projects. Moreover, collaboration between different levels of government is crucial (national, autonomous, and local) to coordinate efforts and maximize the impact of initiatives.
In the business environment, companies must commit to innovation and the adoption of hydrogen technologies in their production processes. Repsol, for example, is already leading in this field with renewable hydrogen projects that seek to decarbonize its processes and products. Public-private collaboration is also essential to develop appropriate infrastructures, such as hydrogen pipelines and hydrogen service stations.
We are facing the multifaceted challenge of making the most of the entire potential of hydrogen energy, some of the major challenges for the implementation of renewable hydrogen are:
Hydrogen demand in Spain is growing, driven by the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energies. In 2023, hydrogen demand in Spain was estimated at around 570,000 annual tonnes, with an upward trend due to efforts to decarbonize sectors such as transportation, industry, and energy generation.
With regards to renewable hydrogen, although it currently represents a lower fraction of the total hydrogen demand, its participation is expected to grow significantly in the coming years thanks to investments and government support policies. Our deployment plan will be one of the main levers of growth of this energy vector in Spain.
Solutions that help us in our industrial transformation
Biomethane
It contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, makes the most of local resources, and promotes the circular economy and rural employment.
100% renewable fuels
They are liquid fuels that are made from organic waste, such as used cooking oil or nutshells.