According to 2022 data from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) flights originating in the European Union, together with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway - which make up the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - account for around 12% of total greenhouse gas emissions from transport in Europe.
According to the Randstad Research report Sustainable Energy Transition and Employment, between now and 2040 Spain could create around 150,000 jobs linked to the roll-out of renewable energy, 181,000 associated with the industrial development of green hydrogen and 118,000 resulting from energy savings.
Year after year, the Enagás H₂ Technical Day continues to consolidate its position as a key event for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge on green hydrogen and decarbonisation.
In 2026, Catalonia will establish itself as a strategic hub on the green hydrogen map of Spain and Europe. This autonomous community is home to a thriving ecosystem centred around this energy source, comprising companies, investments and ongoing initiatives.
As the green hydrogen market develops in Spain and Europe, the infrastructure required for its deployment is attracting greater interest from different sectors that view this energy carrier as an optimal solution for decarbonisation and reducing energy dependence.
The industrial ecosystem of the Region of Valencia is one of the most energy-intensive in Spain. According to the most recent data available on the Statistical Portal of the Generalitat Valenciana its energy consumption in 2023 accounted for 14.2% of the national total. This is due to the presence in the region of sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, ceramics and steel.
When it comes to green hydrogen in Spain, Aragon is one of the key locations. In Enagás’s 2023 Call for Interest to identify potential production and consumption centres for this energy vector in Spain, Aragon had the highest number of hydrogen projects at various stages of planning and development.
The Enagás Corporate University (UCE) celebrated its first anniversary in Madrid, having already established itself as a leading provider of energy sector training. In its first year, the UCE delivered over 92,000 hours of training across 1,400 courses for 1,263 professionals, averaging 67.5 hours per employee.
The energy transition in Europe is underway. In Spain, this commitment to renewable energy sources of the future is becoming increasingly decisive.
China accounts for over half of the green hydrogen production capacity currently operational around the world. Moreover, 94 of the 510 projects globally committed until 2030 (in other words, almost one in five) are located in China.
