Renewable hydrogen-powered mobility in Spain is taking more concrete steps forward with the alliance between HVR Energy and H2Duero, a company majority-owned by Redexis and a smaller stake held by Somacyl. The two companies have signed an agreement that structures the production of green hydrogen with its transport and supply at refueling stations.
This business initiative aims to move hydrogen from being just a theoretical project to becoming a readily available fuel for fleets and professional transport in the short and medium term. The key lies in linking an existing production plant with an expanding network of hydrogen refueling stations, thereby reducing risks, costs, and barriers to entry for users.
A strategic agreement to launch the Garray plant
The project's centerpiece is the renewable hydrogen plant located in the Environmental Business Park (PEMA) in Garray, Soria , operated by H2Duero. Thanks to the agreement, this facility will move into commercial operation, becoming a key player in hydrogen-powered mobility in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula.
H2Duero will be responsible for the production and operation of the infrastructure , which includes a 3-megawatt PEM electrolyzer . This technology will allow the generation of up to 300 tons of renewable hydrogen annually , a figure specifically designed to supply mobility applications, especially heavy transport and fleets requiring long ranges and rapid refueling.
In addition to the electrolysis process itself, the plant incorporates all the necessary equipment for hydrogen compression and loading , so that the gas can be stored and transported at high pressure to service stations. This part of the chain, less visible than production, is essential for ensuring that the hydrogen reaches vehicles in optimal condition.
On paper, the signed agreement goes beyond a simple one-off supply: it establishes a stable framework between the producer and the infrastructure operator, guaranteeing a real destination for a significant portion of Garray's production. This facilitates financing, provides long-term visibility, and helps ensure the project is not solely dependent on subsidies or public funding.
The role of HVR Energy: network of hydroelectric refueling stations and high-pressure logistics
The other key player is HVR Energy, which handles the part closest to the end user: the network of hydrogen refueling stations and the logistics model necessary to get renewable hydrogen to the supply points. The company has designed a high-pressure storage and distribution system that aims to reduce the investment and operating costs of each station.
As part of the agreement, HVR is making its plan to deploy 75 hydroelectric refueling stations across Spain available to H2Duero , with a particular focus on major logistics corridors and long-haul transport routes. This planning allows Garray's production to be integrated from the outset into a real-time demand model, rather than depending on occasional or uncertain consumption patterns.
The company's logistics model is based on modular solutions, including "mini-hydrogen refueling" stations and other stations adapted to different consumption volumes. The use of high-pressure storage and transport in specialized containers allows hydrogen to be delivered from the plant to the refueling stations without the need for dedicated pipelines, reducing lead times and simplifying commissioning.
With this contribution, HVR Energy consolidates its position as a hydrogen infrastructure operator focused on transport , connected not only with Garray but also with future renewable production hubs that can be integrated into the same supply network.
A pioneering model that coordinates production, logistics and infrastructure
What sets this agreement apart from other announcements in the sector is that it integrates three links that in Spain used to develop separately : the industrial production of renewable hydrogen, high-pressure logistics, and the network of refueling stations with projected demand. By bringing them together under a single framework, the risk of underutilized investments is reduced.
The project establishes explicit coordination between Garray's production capacity and the needs of HVR Energy's network of hydrogen refueling stations. This ensures that some of the hydrogen generated already has a planned destination for specific fleets and routes, a crucial step in a still-emerging market.
From an economic standpoint, this structure helps improve the bankability of investments , as it links potential income to contracts and more realistic consumption forecasts. Compared to isolated projects or those almost entirely dependent on public funding, this scheme presents itself as a model that can be replicated in other regions.
The companies emphasize that the approach relies on the contribution of complementary assets and a shared long-term vision . This combination allows them to move from the pilot project phase to a phase closer to commercial operation, with real users and daily journeys on Spanish roads.
Impact on mobility and decarbonization of transport in Spain
One of the central goals of the agreement is to contribute to the decarbonization of transport in Spain , especially in segments where electrification with batteries presents practical limitations, such as heavy road transport, long-distance fleets or certain professional services.
The renewable hydrogen produced at the Garray plant will be largely used to fuel vehicle fleets and service stations that offer fast refueling and long-range fueling. This type of use is crucial for meeting climate goals, as transportation is one of the sectors with the highest emissions.
The companies emphasize that the agreement not only provides hydrogen volume but also a stable and planned supply framework . This allows fleet operators to assess the shift to hydrogen vehicles with greater certainty regarding prices, fuel availability, and refueling points.
By structuring a complete ecosystem—production, logistics, and supply—the project sends a clear signal to the market: renewable hydrogen is beginning to move from pilot projects to real-world operation , with specific routes and users. For government agencies and companies considering medium-term investments, these types of initiatives set practical benchmarks.
The industrial context: Redexis, Somacyl and the public-private partnership
H2Duero, responsible for production in Garray, is a company 80% owned by Redexis and 20% by Somacyl . This structure places the project at the intersection of private initiative and institutional support, especially from the Regional Government of Castile and León.
The public company Somacyl has emphasized that the regional government's commitment to the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives in the Soria PEMA industrial park has reached a significant milestone with this agreement. The Garray plant not only produces hydrogen, but also becomes a hub for attracting related projects and strengthening the industrial sector linked to renewable gases.
For its part, Redexis contributes its expertise in energy infrastructure and gas transport networks , knowledge that is useful for scaling up hydrogen solutions in complex regulatory and technical environments. The combination of an established industrial partner and a regional public company facilitates alignment with European and national energy strategies.
This public-private framework complements HVR Energy's role as a promoter of hydrogen corridors in Spain, with the aim of connecting the country's main logistics hubs . The company states that it has already mobilized several million euros in private investment, in addition to public funding and support, to deploy dozens of stations in the coming years.
Business vision: a replicable example for the sector
Representatives from the companies involved agree that this agreement can be considered a replicable model for the development of renewable hydrogen in other parts of Spain. The underlying idea is clear: the sector will advance if collaboration, trust, and complementary assets are combined with a stable, long-term vision.
HVR Energy's management insists that hydrogen will only take off if alliances are built that unite production, infrastructure, and customers , preventing each component from operating independently. The agreement with H2Duero aims to demonstrate that it is possible to structure this collaboration in a practical way.
H2Duero, for its part, emphasizes that this contract materializes its commitment to renewable gases and allows it to activate an infrastructure that, without a regular buyer, could remain underutilized. Supplying fleets and service stations is seen as the first step toward future scalability to larger volumes and other industrial uses.
Somacyl also emphasizes the strategic importance for the Castile and León region of this partnership, which consolidates the Garray PEMA (Environmental Management Plan) as a hub for innovation and development in green hydrogen . The aim is that this initial alliance will generate a driving force for new investments and projects in the region.
With this agreement between HVR Energy and H2Duero, renewable hydrogen mobility in Spain gains a tangible project that links production, logistics and a network of hydrogen refueling stations, provides planned demand and opens the door for other actors to replicate a similar scheme in different parts of the country, with the aim of accelerating the decarbonization of transport and consolidating a new energy vector in the system.
