Renewable hydrogen production has officially begun at Viscofan’s facilities in Cáseda, Navarra, marking a pioneering step in the region’s industrial decarbonisation efforts. The initiative forms part of the H2OP project, led by a consortium comprising Viscofan, Nordex Electrolyzers, AIN and the startup URAPHEX. The project aligns with the Government of Navarra’s strategy to position green hydrogen as a key energy vector for industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

The consortium has successfully installed and commissioned a 500 kW electrolyser designed, manufactured and assembled entirely in Spain by Nordex Electrolyzers. Alongside this, a dedicated water treatment and recovery plant has also been deployed. Integration of the system with the facility’s boiler was completed in just two months, demonstrating strong coordination between all participating entities. The electrolyser now produces 100 Nm³ per hour of hydrogen, enabling an annual reduction of 480,000 kilograms of CO₂ emissions.

Industry collaboration driving Navarra’s green hydrogen transformation

Íñigo Martínez, CEO of Viscofan Spain, said the initiative represents a major milestone in the use of green hydrogen for industrial processes. He noted that producing renewable hydrogen onsite for use in boilers places Navarra at the forefront of energy innovation and strengthens circularity within the region’s industrial ecosystem.

Nordex Electrolyzers CEO Luis Solla highlighted the rapid integration of the electrolyser into the boiler feed system and praised the coordination among project partners. He described the H2OP initiative as an important step toward industrial decarbonisation and the wider adoption of green hydrogen technologies.

Navarra’s Regional Minister for Industry and for the Ecological and Digital Business Transition, Mikel Irujo Amezaga, who also serves as president of the public company SODENA, called the project a landmark achievement for the region. He said the effort reflects Navarra’s commitment to energy sovereignty and places it at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts in Spain and Europe. He also noted that SODENA provided financial support to the project through its shareholding in Nordex Electrolyzers.

URAPHEX CEO Javier López emphasised that the project demonstrates the value of collaboration and the importance of advanced water management systems in ensuring circularity and resource efficiency. He said URAPHEX is proud to contribute technology that strengthens sustainability in industrial hydrogen production.

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