Green Hydrogen

When achieved by means of the electrolysis of water and using renewable energy sources, hydrogen production does not generate greenhouse gases (GHG). Its use as a raw material or fuel likewise does not emit GHG, as a result of which it allows various sectors - including those that already use hydrogen as a raw material, even though obtained from fossil sources such as coal or natural gas - to transition to a more sustainable future. Examples of this are the fertiliser, refinery and chemicals industries, as well as other sectors that cannot be easily electrified, such as the steel, glass and heavy-duty mobility sectors.

Another advantage is the fact that it can be stored, allowing greater integration of volatile renewable energies into the energy system and the seasonal supply of energy.

Today, green hydrogen is an indispensable cornerstone of international strategies to combat climate change. In the European Union, the “Fit for 55” initiative, which seeks a reduction in GHG emissions of 55% by 2030, foresees green hydrogen as essential for the decarbonisation of the economies of the old continent.

At Bondalti, the strategic objectives established up to 2030 include the significant incorporation of green hydrogen into its value chain, with the aim of decarbonising current operations and, at the same time, contributing towards the climate and energy targets established at European level, specifically those of the “Fit for 55” initiative for the chemicals sector.

The company is already involved in two green hydrogen production projects: H2Enable, in Estarreja, and GreenH2Atlantic, in Sines.