Enagás Advances in Hydrogen Infrastructure Development in Spain and Europe
Key Ideas
- Enagás has received approval to begin the process for authorisations for European Projects of Common Interest, focusing on hydrogen networks, a significant step for Spain's energy security and decarbonisation.
- The company's strategic plan prioritizes hydrogen infrastructure development, leading to the separation of its natural gas operations from hydrogen functions and strengthening its financial position to support green hydrogen growth.
- Enagás has made substantial progress in the technical field, launching the Hydrogen Technology Observatory to promote renewable hydrogen advancements and participating in agreements to develop key hydrogen network connections across Spain and Europe.
- Regulatory implementation, including compliance with European regulations and national laws, has been a key focus, with Enagás submitting proposals for the Spanish hydrogen backbone infrastructure and acting as a representative in the European Network of Network Operators for Hydrogen.
Enagás has been granted approval by the Council of Ministers to initiate the formal process for the granting of authorisations for European Projects of Common Interest, with a primary focus on hydrogen networks under Regulation (EU) 2022/869 and the Manual of Procedures for the Authorisation of Energy PCIs in Spain. The authorization of Enagás Infraestructuras de Hidrógeno signifies a crucial milestone as it allows for the provisional exercise of functions related to the development of European Projects of Common Interest for hydrogen networks, including application, construction, operation, and maintenance. Enagás has strategically prioritized the development of hydrogen infrastructures as a key component to enhance Spain and Europe's security of supply and decarbonisation efforts. The company has made significant progress in corporate, financial, and technical aspects, such as the creation of a subsidiary dedicated to hydrogen, financial strengthening, and the launch of the Hydrogen Technology Observatory to promote renewable hydrogen advancements. Enagás has been actively involved in agreements and projects to develop crucial hydrogen network connections across Spain and Europe, with a focus on regulatory compliance to meet European and national laws and regulations governing hydrogen infrastructure development.
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