# Renewable hydrogen project developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renewable-hydrogen-project-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-18T16:07:41.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Renewable hydrogen initiatives are expanding through industrial digitalization and regional pilot projects in Portugal and Brazil.

In Portugal, Siemens and Galp Energia are collaborating to digitalize the 100 MW GalpH2Park in Sines. By deploying a Hydrogen Performance Suite, the project aims to optimize production through a predictive digital twin, targeting an annual output of 15,000 tons of renewable hydrogen.

Regional efforts are centered on the H2tALENT project, coordinated by the University of Évora. Running from 2024 to 2030 with a nine million euro budget, the initiative involves 29 partners from seven countries to establish a ‘hydrogen valley’ in the Alentejo region. The project will demonstrate hydrogen applications across the value chain using excess solar energy. Key testing sites include a 15 MW production unit in Sines, building heating in Évora, municipal fleet mobility in Alandroal, and smart grids on Culatra Island.

Infrastructure in the Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone (ZILS) is also expanding. The CCDR Alentejo has issued installation titles for the MadoquaPower2X (MP2X) and MADOQUA NH3 projects. MP2X, a Project of National Interest valued at approximately 2.8 billion euros, aims to establish a 500 MW green hydrogen production unit, while MADOQUA NH3 will focus on producing green ammonia.

Additionally, Brazil is advancing maritime hydrogen research through the JAQ H2 project, which aims to test on-board hydrogen production from seawater using a 50-meter vessel scheduled for operations in late 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Portugal advances green hydrogen and ammonia projects in Sines

Portugal is expanding its green energy sector with major hydrogen and ammonia projects in Sines and research initiatives in Alentejo and the Algarve aimed at decarbonization.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-advances-green-hydrogen-and-ammonia-projects-in-sines

### 2026-10-13: University of Évora leads renewable hydrogen project in Portugal

The University of Évora is leading the H2tALENT project, a nine-million-euro initiative to test renewable hydrogen applications across Portugal through 2030.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hydrogen-energy-projects-launch-in-brazil-and-portugal

### 2026-10-08: Siemens and Galp to digitalize renewable hydrogen plant in Portugal

Siemens and Galp Energia are digitalizing the GalpH2Park in Sines, Portugal, using a digital twin to optimize renewable hydrogen production and reduce CO2 emissions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/siemens-and-galp-to-digitalize-renewable-hydrogen-plant-in-portugal

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