Viscofan’s plant in Cáseda (Navarra) has begun producing green hydrogen thanks to the installation of a 500 kW electrolyser developed within the Navarrese project H2OP. This represents a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of the industrial sector in the region.
The unit, designed and manufactured by Nordex Electrolyzers, can generate up to 100 Nm³/h of renewable hydrogen, which Viscofan is already using in its industrial boilers as an alternative to natural gas. According to project estimates, this substitution will reduce CO₂ emissions by around 480 tonnes per year.
The H2OP project is driven by a Navarrese consortium made up of Viscofan, Nordex Electrolyzers, the AIN association and the technology company URAPHEX, and is supported by the Government of Navarra through its strategic R&D funding (Challenge 2 AERO VIII), co-financed by the ERDF.
The installation of the electrolyser was completed in just two months, and its integration into industrial processes is already fully operational. Viscofan highlights that this step “marks a milestone in the incorporation of green hydrogen into industrial production”, while Nordex Electrolyzers underscores the value of the project as a reference for future industrial applications of renewable hydrogen.
With initiatives such as H2OP, Navarra strengthens its position as a pioneering territory in renewable energies and hydrogen-related technologies, enhancing its appeal for new investments in energy transition and sustainable industrial solutions.
Source: Diario de Noticias de Navarra