The panel discussion “Energy for Industry: Green Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuels” was held as part of the NISE Sevilla (New Industry in Southern Europe) forum at the El Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla (FIBES).
Two presentations are worth noting.
The regional perspective was provided by María Molina, director of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley at Moeve. She explained that Moeve has undertaken a profound transformation to ensure that by 2030 half of its revenue will come from sustainable sources, and that its project includes everything from biofuels to the production of derivative molecules such as methanol, ammonia, and synthetic kerosene. He emphasized that no single company could tackle this transition alone: “Public-private collaboration is essential; this requires ongoing communication with the government.”(quoted from https://h7.cl/1gs0D).
Fernando Isorna, founding partner of SailH2 noted that Spain had been researching hydrogen and developing safety regulations for decades. He recounted how SailH2 was launched almost “without a leader,” driven by three partners who believed in hydrogen when it was not yet an established market. He explained that the company already operated three renewable hydrogen production plants and a hydrogen refueling station with a capacity of 350 and 700 bar in the La Isla industrial park, and emphasized the biggest financial obstacle: “Hydrogen projects aren’t bankable yet; banks aren’t jumping in headfirst like they are with photovoltaics.” He pointed out that many companies had to move forward with their own funds before securing end customers (quoted from https://h7.cl/1gs0D).
Photo from LinkedIn Dr. Fernando Isorna Llerena(Jefe del Área de Energía y Medioambiente del INTA)
