BP and Iberdrola Launch Green Hydrogen Project in Castellón Refinery
Key Ideas
  • BP and Iberdrola are collaborating on a 25 MW green hydrogen project at the Castellón refinery, scheduled for completion in 2026.
  • The project received 15 million euros in funding from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan, demonstrating a commitment to green hydrogen.
  • The initiative aims to replace grey hydrogen with green hydrogen, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by 23,000 tons annually and creating up to 500 direct jobs during construction.
  • Both companies expressed strong commitment to decarbonization, emphasizing the strategic importance of the project for their green hydrogen strategies and long-term goals.
BP and Iberdrola have announced a joint venture to construct a 25 MW green hydrogen project at BP's Castellón refinery in Spain. The project, operated through Castellón Green Hydrogen S.L., received significant funding from the Spanish Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan and the European Union's NextGenerationEU initiative. The electrolyzer, powered by renewable electricity from Iberdrola, is expected to produce green hydrogen to replace grey hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions by 23,000 tons annually. The project aims to create a positive impact by generating up to 500 direct jobs during construction and advancing industry decarbonization. Both companies have expressed optimism and strong commitment to the green hydrogen economy, highlighting the strategic significance of the project for their long-term goals and partnership in driving the energy transition.
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