{"id":8840,"date":"2026-04-27T11:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewenergy.enagas.es\/uncategorized\/enagas-corporate-university-a-training-benchmark-for-the-energy-transition\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:40:43","slug":"enagas-corporate-university-a-training-benchmark-for-the-energy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewenergy.enagas.es\/en\/proactive\/enagas-corporate-university-a-training-benchmark-for-the-energy-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Enag\u00e1s Corporate University: a training benchmark for the energy transition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Enag\u00e1s 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<\/strong>. The event brought together representatives from institutions, companies, universities, and technology centres. It served to take stock of the situation and also address one of the sector\u2019s major challenges: the need for human talent ready to sustain the energy transition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The event revealed that training is no longer just a support element; it is a structural lever. This is reflected in the approach of the Enag\u00e1s Corporate University, which is aligned with the company\u2019s own transformation and is designed to provide skills applicable to current challenges<\/strong>, such as the development and management of future hydrogen storage and transport infrastructures.<\/p>\n

The event also provided an opportunity to demonstrate how this training model, which is already a benchmark for the energy sector, is constructed. The UCE is headquartered in Madrid and has technical centres in Madrid and Zaragoza, taking an eminently practical approach<\/strong> based on the simulation of real cases.<\/p>\n

The university’s structure is organised around three major knowledge institutes<\/strong>. The technical institute addresses key issues such as energy infrastructures, renewable gases, hydrogen and new molecules. The leadership institute promotes a transformational model adapted to today\u2019s challenges, while the corporate institute focuses on areas such as business continuity, communication, finance, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n

Many of the talks focused on the theme of talent as a key issue, even more important than technology itself. \u201cWe all agree that one of the critical factors for a successful energy transition is talent<\/strong>,\u201d said Antonio Llard\u00e9n, Chairman of Enag\u00e1s, during the event\u2019s opening. He emphasized the importance of \u201cdeveloping new capabilities, attracting and retaining diverse talent, and making a real impact on society\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The Hydrogen Technology Observatory: a key knowledge platform with more than 100 partners.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In parallel, the company has established the Hydrogen Technology Observatory, a project with over 100 partners spanning the entire value chain. The observatory also acts as a platform for knowledge sharing<\/strong> and trend anticipation around one of the key vectors of the transition: green hydrogen.<\/p>\n

Enag\u00e1s created the Hydrogen Technology Observatory, an initiative that in just two years already has more than 100 partners spanning the entire value chain<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Regarding the knowledge needed in the energy sector, Juan Cruz Cigudosa,<\/strong> the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities, who also participated in the event<\/strong>, reinforced the idea that the energy transformation goes far beyond technology. \u201cThe energy transition is only possible if there is a transition of talent. It is not only technological; it is also social and cultural,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Cigudosa also provided data revealing the current state of this technological talent. According to the latest report by the Cotec Foundation, 240,000 technology jobs have been created in Spain since the pandemic<\/strong>, with digital services accounting for 80% of this growth. \u201cTechnology jobs have never been created at such a rate,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

Regarding public investment, Cigudosa highlighted the 178 million euros allocated by the State Research Agency between 2018 and 2025 for projects related to the energy transition and hydrogen, as well as the 92 million euros mobilised through the Complementary Plan for Renewable Energy and Hydrogen R&D&I<\/strong>, in which ten autonomous communities participated.<\/p>\n

European talent in renewable hydrogen: job profiles, challenges, and opportunities<\/h2>\n

Dominik Richter, Project Manager of Hydrogen Europe Research, addressed the European dimension of talent by presenting the Green Skills for Hydrogen initiative. This organisation has 172 members in 30 countries and over 900 scientists involved<\/strong>, and is working to define training priorities for the sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cInitiatives such as the Corporate University translate industry needs into specific skills requirements\u201d: Dominik Richter, Project Manager at Hydrogen Europe Research<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Richter emphasised a key point: \u201cHydrogen is not a single profession\u201d. The transition requires hybrid and cross-cutting skills<\/strong>, many of which come from adjacent sectors such as gas and renewables.<\/p>\n

However, the current landscape presents major challenges, including a lack of specialised trainers, insufficient flexibility in educational pathways, an absence of infrastructure for practical training, and no clear certification standards.<\/p>\n

Using interviews with 146 stakeholders in 23 countries, Richter identified the profiles in especially high demand in the renewable hydrogen sector<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n