Major Collaboration to Establish Spain's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
Key Ideas
- BP and Iberdrola have awarded Imefy a contract to supply the main transformer for Spain's largest green hydrogen plant, emphasizing a commitment to renewable energy integration.
- The 25MW facility in Castellón will feature a 37MVA transformer with a 66/30kV transformation ratio, aiming to begin operations in the second half of 2026.
- The project, supported by a €70m investment, aligns with European RFNBO standards and aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by 23,000tpa, equivalent to removing 5,000 cars from the road annually.
- Funding from the Spanish Recovery Plan and the EU's NextGenerationEU will further support the initiative, contributing to the growth of green hydrogen production in Spain.
BP and Iberdrola have partnered with Imefy to supply the main transformer for Spain's largest green hydrogen plant, located at the bp refinery in Castellón. The facility, with a 25MW electrolyser powered by renewable electricity, is set to operate in the second half of 2026. Imefy will deliver a 37MVA transformer with a 66/30kV transformation ratio as part of this collaboration. The project, backed by a €70m investment from Castellón Green Hydrogen, aims to integrate Spanish companies into the renewable hydrogen value chain. It will produce green hydrogen through water electrolysis, meeting European RFNBO standards. The initiative not only benefits from funding under the Spanish Recovery Plan and the EU's NextGenerationEU but also seeks to reduce CO₂ emissions by 23,000tpa, playing a vital role in decarbonizing challenging industries like ceramics in the Valencian community. By potentially replacing grey hydrogen with green hydrogen, the project could significantly reduce emissions and contribute to sustainability efforts in the region.