The plant, which will utilize proprietary and innovative technology, will be powered by renewable energy generated by the project initiators themselves. It will initially have a capacity of 25MW, producing approximately 1,250 tons of green hydrogen annually, requiring an investment of around 50 million euros. The intention is to expand the capacity to 150MW by 2032.
The strategically chosen location is the La Boella area, between Reus and Constantí, near the AP-7 highway and Reus airport. Its proximity to the Port of Tarragona and the petrochemical industrial parks makes it a key site for potential major clients. Furthermore, its adjacency to the Enagás network connecting to France opens up export possibilities.
The solar panels that will generate the necessary electricity will be installed on land up to Vilallonga del Camp, within a 5-kilometer radius of the plant, to comply with the Spanish government's corporate self-consumption regulations. The plant will operate 'off grid', independent of the general electricity network.
The project is driven by the Israeli company H2Pro (technology) and the Tarragona-based Sun Systems Group (solar energy), in partnership with the consultancy EnergyT, forming the entity TarracoH2. The initial investment is divided into approximately 25 million euros for photovoltaic energy (35MW) and about 20 million euros for the electrolysis plant. A future expansion could reach up to 300 million euros.
A key factor for competitiveness will be the selling price of green hydrogen, which aims to be around 4 euros/kg, significantly lower than the current market price of approximately 12 euros/kg for mobility. H2Pro's electrolyzer uses an innovative mechanism that reduces costs and does not require expensive materials like platinum.
The initial production of 1,250 tons of green hydrogen annually could cover a portion of the consumption of the Tarragona petrochemical complex (around 4 tons/hour). The project also explores exporting through the port or connecting to the Enagás pipeline to supply the fertilizer industry, marking a step towards decarbonization.
