Hydrogen Geoportal: A Tool for the Energy Future
The Hydrogen Foundation of Aragon has hosted the official presentation of the Hydrogen Geoportal, a digital tool developed within the framework of the European project PHYRENE. The geoportal identifies more than 800 companies, research centers, and institutions involved in 280 active projects in Spain, France, and Andorra, showcasing the potential of the Pyrenean region to lead the energy transition through renewable hydrogen.
The geoportal allows for the interactive visualization of initiatives that make up the hydrogen value chain, from production to storage and transport. This pioneering tool facilitates connections between economic, academic, and institutional agents, fostering synergies and opportunities for cross-border development.
On October 28 and 29, the partners of the PHYRENE project gathered at the Foundation’s headquarters to define the next strategic steps that will establish the Pyrenean region as a European reference in renewable hydrogen. The participating partners include: Working Community of the Pyrenees (CTP), Basque Energy Agency (EVE), Government of Navarra, ACCIÓ (Government of Catalonia), Andorra Business, and the Regional Councils of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
José María Santa Bárbara, managing director of the Hydrogen Foundation of Aragon, emphasized that PHYRENE demonstrates that «interregional and international cooperation not only drives technological development but also builds a shared identity based on innovation, sustainability, and complementarity between territories.» Meanwhile, Javier Navarro, technical advisor for the Department of Presidency, Economy, and Justice of the Government of Aragon, highlighted that this cross-border cooperation «translates into clear leadership that serves as an example for other regions in Europe.»
The PHYRENE project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Interreg VI-A Spain-France-Andorra POCTEFA 2021-2027 program, with a budget of 1.2 million euros. The project will extend until the end of 2026 with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of the Pyrenees to climate change by promoting a renewable hydrogen economy.
