Mallorca Unveils Spain's First Hydrogen Pipeline, Pioneering Renewable Energy Transition
Key Ideas
- Inauguration of Spain's first hydrogen pipeline in Mallorca on September 19, 2024, signifies a crucial leap towards a decarbonized future.
- Redexis-led project showcases the renewable hydrogen potential to power islands globally, benefiting over 115,000 households and 2,000 businesses.
- Mallorca aims to become the pioneering H2 hub in southwestern Europe, establishing a blueprint for a widespread hydrogen economy in island regions worldwide.
- The initiative is expected to annually inject 575 tonnes of hydrogen, leading to a significant reduction of 3,829 tonnes of CO2 emissions and promoting sector coupling for full decarbonization.
Mallorca is poised to inaugurate Spain's first hydrogen pipeline on September 19, 2024, in Palma, marking a remarkable advancement towards a decarbonized future. Led by Redexis, the project seeks to highlight the potential of renewable hydrogen in powering islands globally, with a 3.2-kilometer pipeline set to transport green hydrogen from the Lloseta plant to the Cas Tresorer station. This initiative, part of the 'Green Hysland' project, will benefit numerous households and businesses on the island. Mallorca's aspiration to become the first H2 hub in southwestern Europe aims to establish a roadmap for a wide-reaching hydrogen economy, with plans to replicate the model in various island regions worldwide. The integration of hydrogen into the Balearic Islands' energy system is expected to facilitate the coupling of sectors, driving the region towards complete decarbonization. By annually injecting 575 tonnes of hydrogen and reducing CO2 emissions by 3,829 tonnes, the project is a significant step towards sustainable energy practices. The infrastructure will link production and consumption points, enabling operation across multiple deployment sites, including a ferry terminal, a hotel, a hydrogen refueling station, and the EMT bus depot. The inauguration ceremony, attended by key figures like Sara Aegesen, Marga Prohens, and Fidel López Soria, emphasized the importance of the Green Hysland project, which involves numerous organizations, companies, and technology centers, supported by the European Union's ten million euros.
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Decarbonization
Sustainable Development
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European Union Support
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