JAN 26
14th-16th
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Panels of Papers, Presentations and Debates

Inaugural Speech
  • The Iberian renewable uniqueness and its Hydrogen

Changes in electricity generation through renewable energies when, on April 1, 2024, a negative price was achieved in the pool.

ZERO has managed to promote decarbonization instead of electrification.

While the reinforcement of existing renewable installations is being mandated, their availability will likely be limited, as has been done since ZERO with virtually base CCGTs.

In any case, this means photovoltaic plants will be left out for many hours or days, and those that enter will encounter low prices.
Everyone is thinking about storage and hydrogen production.

The parallel FID (Final Investment Decision) development model of the LNG world or Wind Offshore Farms has imposed itself on the traditional sequential RtB (Ready to Build) model of the wind and photovoltaic world, and those who do not understand and follow it may face problems, as even signed PPAs may fall through (or the companies that signed them).

It is also a moment of opportunities for investors and financiers.

Round Table
  • Energy Storage
  • The role of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

The installation of storage parks has raised significant controversy in some countries.

Storing renewable energies is one of the solutions for stabilizing transmission lines.

Are they dangerous for people?

Advantages of using BESS.

Presentation
  • Generating H2 and electricity through pressurized gas ducts without gas consumption.
This Swiss patent, developed under the direction of Spanish Ricardo Cuartero, represents a complete breakthrough compared to other methods of H2 production and energy generation. Kuartum proposes using pressurized gas ducts to – by lowering the pressure – produce H2 and electricity, considered renewable energy, without consuming a single molecule of gas. As previously mentioned, any petrochemical or steel industry with factories featuring numerous pressurized gas ducts will have an important source of electricity and H2 supply without consuming a single molecule of gas or having harmful emissions.
Debate
  • European regulatory framework on H2. A necessary change.
Promoting a project to produce H2 forces the promoter to face an outdated regulatory framework. It is crucial to prevent many initiatives from failing due to having to justify data as if the project were about brown hydrogen with consequent CO2 emissions. Most projects, especially transport ones, are forced to adapt to different regulatory frameworks; therefore, a first step toward unifying all processes into a common regulatory framework for the EU is suggested.
Debate
  • Association of hydrogen valleys.
  • Meeting of current members.
  • Presentation to potential new associates.
  • Internationalization of the Association.
In February 2025, this association, composed of 16 Spanish hydrogen valleys, was established in Huelva. OH2 considers promoting such associations very important (in fact, it will be one of CIBEH2‘s goals) because the green hydrogen sector is not for “lone wolves” but rather to work as a team and provide joint solutions. Spain’s experience in H2 is an intangible asset that should be exported through the internationalization of associations. This is one of CIBEH2‘s goals, which is also willing to collaborate in the internationalization of this hydrogen valleys association.
Round Table
  • H2 and renewable energies. Impact on the Ibero-American economy.

This round table is one of the main highlights of this event.
It aims to bring together top executives from electric and petrochemical companies of the Iberian Peninsula to discuss the changes brought by renewables and their respective modifications and adaptations.

If the renewable sector already played an important role in the Iberian energy matrix, the arrival of green hydrogen will significantly increase the demand for photovoltaic and wind generation.

On the other hand, petrochemicals, with the technology presented by Kuartum, will have entirely disruptive technology to leverage the pressurized gas ducts in their refineries.

The coexistence of oil – hydrogen and LNG – hydrogen will be something petrochemicals must embrace.

Round Table
  • Project financing related to H2
  • New parameters for analyzing H2 and renewable investments

Financing new technologies for large projects is always one of the challenges promoters must face.

This round table brings together top-level bank executives, funds, and consultants to exchange opinions on financial solutions or changes that need to be addressed for risk analysis of projects.

Round Table
  • The importance of PPPs for implementing green hydrogen
  • Legislative differences between countries
Public-private partnerships (PPP) can be one of the great solutions to promoting large H2 projects. The legislation to address such collaboration, except in the UK and the US, has many gaps. Promoting, as in the case of regulatory frameworks, the unification of criteria would be a significant advancement.
Debate
  • H2 in universities

Debate on the arrival of green hydrogen in higher education.

It is time to train H2 technicians to prevent what happened with renewable energies.

The convenience of positioning this new fuel in degrees, post-graduate studies, specialties, or as a subject will need to be analyzed.

Round Table
  • H2 in transport

Transporting people and goods without producing harmful emissions is one of the great goals of the 2030 Target program.

Ships, buses, trucks, taxis, trains, vans, planes, or motorcycles working without polluting. Undoubtedly, a significant milestone towards decarbonization and environmental preservation.

Debate
  • Public strategies for the implementation of H2

Analysis of some public initiatives to promote the use of green hydrogen.

For example, China incentivizes the use of hydrogen vehicles (regardless of whether it is brown hydrogen) to raise awareness among the population and gradually introduce the use of green hydrogen when it becomes more competitive in price.

Speech and Debate
  • Cantabrian Coast. Strategy for success

The H2 traffic between America and Europe clearly passes through the Cantabrian coast (Spain and France) and Dutch ports.

The main Spanish Cantabrian ports must design and execute a common strategy to lead these H2 import traffic flows.

Initially, ports with regasification facilities (Ferrol, Gijón, and Bilbao) have a certain advantage, but the growing demand will require the construction of new port facilities for storing green hydrogen.

This meeting should involve mayors and port authorities from Ferrol, Avilés, Gijón, Santander, Bilbao, and Pasajes, invited by the Mayor of Oviedo.

Speech
  • Military vehicles with hydrogen cells
  • Emission-free and self-sustaining military camps

Not all military vehicles can currently be powered by hydrogen fuel cells for obvious security reasons; however, troop transport, services, and even some amphibious vehicles are likely to transition to zero emissions.

It is feasible to think that hydrogen vehicles and the installation of state-of-the-art waste and water treatment plants could enable camps (for military or refugee uses) to be self-sustaining and environmentally friendly.

Debate
  • Transport and supply of H2

Transporting H2 is one of the major challenges in the sector.

Due to being the smallest molecule, the initial idea of transporting H2 through LNG ducts is unfeasible, as losses are significant due to leaks, creating a safety issue.

Several options are already on the market for transporting hydrogen in liquid form mixed with other substances; however, these procedures ultimately impact the final price.

Presentation and Debate
  • Natural solutions for CO2capture. The future of hydrogen bonds
  • “Motor Verde”

Analysis of alternatives that have emerged in the market for capturing CO2, such as reforesting forests, which the REPSOL Foundation is doing through its Green Engine program.

The arrival of hydrogen bonds could be of great help.

Speech
  • H2 production using biogas

Producing green hydrogen from biogas can be one of the solutions to achieving a competitive market price.

There are currently numerous projects underway or in production of biogas in both Europe and Latin America, and obtaining H2 through this could open a new market.

Presentation
  • Generating H2 through waste

Plasma technology was applied twenty years ago for waste treatment. All plants closed due to the high OPEX.

Plasma Innova and Ecosolutions have developed much more efficient technology, enabling a process to treat waste (all non-radioactive) starting from 1.2 tons/day.

Round Table
  • H2 and the circular economy
  • Subsidies for H2 production
  • H2 “the popular fuel.”
  • Fiscal solutions for green hydrogen

The wide range of solutions that green hydrogen can offer for circular economy processes; this will also allow subsidies for H2 production through funds allocated for the circular economy.

Seeking the “popularization” of green hydrogen so that its use is viable among retailers.

One way to reduce H2 costs could be fiscal subsidies.

Round Table
  • The concept of "Water Positive". Applying the CO2 footprint to the water footprint
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Agricultural machinery powered by H2

The concept of “Water Positive” defines an entity going beyond mere water conservation, actively contributing to sustainable management and restoration of water resources. This involves practices and technologies that reduce water consumption, enhance water quality, and improve availability.

Regenerative agriculture is an agricultural approach aimed not merely at maintaining soil health and biodiversity but at improving it. It differs from conventional methods by focusing on restoring agricultural ecosystems through practices like reduced tillage, maintaining vegetative cover, and integrating crops and livestock, avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Round Table
  • Ethics in the Energy Transition

Many changes are being addressed in our society without prior ethical analysis.

We are facing a crucial shift in global society, where environmental conservation takes priority over other important factors.

We would like OH2 to include an opinion on the importance and impact of ethical rules on the energy transition the planet is undergoing.

Round Table
  • Respect for local communities

The implementation of a large project often entails the forced displacement of local communities.

When this is necessary, do developers and authorities prioritize and address the new needs created for these families?

There are many known cases where natives have had to leave with ridiculous amounts of assistance to start their lives over in locations unfamiliar to them.

Isn’t it possible to establish a rule so that minimum requirements must always be met by those who must abandon their roots?

Round Table
  • Agrolinera

Under this name, a startup has created a treatment plant for livestock slurry and whey from the cheese industry that promises to be a great solution to the environmental problems and popular rejection generated by large, intensive livestock farms.

The product is so versatile that it can be installed on any size livestock farm or cheese factory.