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HyChem has established a strong position in the green hydrogen market, as an experienced and qualified producer, offering the advantage of already having a high production capacity today, unlike the announced megaprojects that promise hydrogen by the end of the decade.
As a partner in the transition of industry and transport towards carbon neutrality, HyChem combined its institutional presence with the promotion of sustainable solutions, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, while also pursuing a commercial approach to the market, engaging with numerous local and international stakeholders.
On the very first day, the members of the Board of Directors present at the opening of the event had the opportunity to host the Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, and her Secretary of State for Energy, Maria João Pereira, for an extended conversation at the company’s stand.
Manuel Gil Antunes, CEO of HyChem, was an invited speaker at a conference focused on the use of alternative raw materials and renewable energy sources to create a sustainable chemical industry.
He had the opportunity to address the constraints faced by electro-intensive industries in Portugal, including the high energy costs, during the panel discussion with Luís Delgado (COO of Bondalti), Margarida Mateus (Executive Director of C5LAB), and Miguel Borralho (Director of aicep Global Parques), moderated by Carla Pedro (Director-General of APQuímica).
Gil Antunes revealed that HyChem has an installed production capacity of 1,700 tons per year of green hydrogen, a product intended for various applications, “not only as an energy carrier but also as a raw material for producing, for example, protein for aquaculture.
He also noted that this availability is set to increase, stating, “Not only are we developing technologies to boost production, to supply green hydrogen, and to store and transport it safely, but we are also sharing our hydrogen expertise with neighboring companies.”
However, he also issued a warning: “For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, we have the opportunity to develop our industry in Portugal, and the key factor is access to renewable energy. However, we are not taking advantage of this great opportunity. For example, we have been waiting for over two years for the regulation of the electro-intensive sector."