- The project will start in 2025 with an initial capacity of 30 MW, scaling up to 200 MW.
- The plant will produce 30,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually.
- The hydrogen will supply the Repsol refinery in A Coruña and other industries.
- The project is located in Cerceda, a Just Transition zone in Galicia.
Project Overview
Repsol, Naturgy, and Reganosa are developing a renewable hydrogen production center in Meirama, Spain. The project will start in 2025 with an initial capacity of 30 MW, eventually scaling up to 200 MW. The plant will produce 30,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually.
Location and Impact
Located in Cerceda, A Coruña, a Just Transition zone affected by the closure of the Meirama thermal power plant, the project aims to promote sustainable economic development in Galicia. The renewable hydrogen will supply the Repsol refinery in A Coruña and other industries, including mobility and gas grid injection, reducing the area's carbon footprint.
Strategic Importance
This initiative aligns with Repsol's strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and supports the Hydrogen Roadmap approved by the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the European Green Deal, and the National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The project also fits with regional strategies like the Galician Climate Change and Energy Strategy 2050 and the Galician Energy Agenda 2030.
Innovation and Value Creation
The project is innovative across the entire value chain, from production to final use, including commercialization through Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). It demonstrates the feasibility of using renewable hydrogen to decarbonize industry and reuse existing facilities in areas affected by the closure of thermal power plants.
Economic and Social Benefits
The project will promote stable employment and high-quality training for professionals, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to position Galicia as a world leader in renewable hydrogen production, distribution, and consumption, with potential for replication in other locations.
