Three major players in the energy sector, Petronor, the Basque Government’s energy agency – the Basque Energy Agency (EVE) – and Enagás Renovable, have launched a new company, Basque Hydrogen, with the objective of developing a 10 MW renewable hydrogen project in the Port of Bilbao for the production of up to 1,600 tonnes of renewable H2 per year.
Basque Hydrogen will combine the experience of its three founding partners to build a renewable hydrogen plant in the Port of Bilbao powered mainly by clean energy such as wind and solar. The hydrogen produced by the plant will be used as feedstock in an innovative synthetic fuel plant to be constructed on an adjacent site in the port, and which will convert hydrogen into cleaner fuels, essential for industry and transport.
The project is particularly important in the context of decarbonising industry and the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The renewable hydrogen to be produced in Bilbao will initially be used in the synthetic fuels plant, which will serve as a benchmark in the production of clean energy for the oil and chemical industries. The plant will use renewable hydrogen and captured CO2 to produce synthetic fuels, thus helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
This project is a key step in transforming the Port of Bilbao into a strategic renewable hydrogen hub, positioning the Basque Country as a leader in the energy transition in Europe. The collaboration between Petronor, EVE and Enagás Renovable will ensure the viability and success of this innovative initiative.
Basque Hydrogen is scheduled to start operations in mid-2026. This development in the Port of Bilbao is expected not only to transform the energy sector, but also to generate employment and further strengthen the region’s commitment to sustainability and reducing emission levels.
With this new initiative, Basque Hydrogen and its partners are positioning themselves as key players in the energy transition, consolidating the Basque Country as one of Europe’s leading centres for the production and use of renewable hydrogen.