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The companies Petronor and H2SITE announce the completion of the first-of-its-kind unit designed to produce high-purity hydrogen using advanced metallic membranes.
High-purity hydrogen production with H2SITE
Indeed, this technical collaboration enables the Muskiz refinery to integrate H2SITE reactors directly into its steam methane reforming processes. The integration aims to recover a greater volume of gas without increasing the plant’s net energy demand.
With this system, the Biscayan company is able to optimize the management of its resources and improve recovery rates for essential by-products for its day-to-day operations.
Likewise, the applied technology enables cleaner, more direct CO2 capture by concentrating the outlet streams more efficiently. Upon reviewing the details of the agreement, I note that the ultimate objective is to demonstrate a vertical scaling pathway that can be replicated in other industrial complexes. The approach focuses on technical sustainability and reducing the risks associated with the commercial launch of new energy solutions.
Petronor’s relevance to Bizkaia’s economy adds strategic weight to this project. The investment of more than €1.2 billion made by the company in recent years supports this transition toward lower-carbon-emission models. This technology deployment strengthens the competitiveness of local industrial plants and secures a leading position in the European refining market.
To conclude, I consider that combining H2SITE’s technical capabilities with the operational experience of Petronor’s engineering teams sets a clear standard. The production of sustainable hydrogen through high-efficiency separation methods is already a tangible reality within Spain’s industrial fabric.
Source and photo: H2SITE