H2site to Deploy Hydrogen Separation Technology at Petronor’s Refinery in Spain

Plant Engineering H2site to Deploy Hydrogen Separation Technology at Petronor’s Refinery in Spain

2026-04-28 Source: Press release H2Site 1 min Reading Time

Under a strategic agreement signed between H2site and Petronor, H2site will deploy its high-efficiency hydrogen separation technology at Petronor’s refinery in Spain.

The partnership sets the stage for the joint development of a pioneering First-of-a-Kind unit, integrating H2site’s proprietary membrane technology into the Steam Methane Reforming process in refineries. (Source: H2site) — The partnership sets the stage for the joint development of a pioneering First-of-a-Kind unit, integrating H2site’s proprietary membrane technology into the Steam Methane Reforming process in refineries.
(Source: H2site)

Bilbao/Spain – H2site has signed a strategic agreement with Petronor to deploy its high-efficiency hydrogen separation technology at Petronor’s refinery.

The partnership sets the stage for the joint development of a pioneering First-of-a-Kind (Foak) unit, integrating H2site’s proprietary membrane technology into the Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) process in refineries to improve overall plant efficiency, enhance CO₂ capture opportunities, and ultimately strengthen operational performance and industrial competitiveness.

Petronor’s engineering and operations teams are joining forces with H2site’s technical experts, leveraging decades of refinery expertise, industrial integration, and large-scale project execution. This partnership combines advanced membrane reactor technology with deep operational expertise to accelerate efficient, low-carbon and sustainable hydrogen production.

“Partnering with Petronor allows us to demonstrate, at refinery scale, how our membrane reactor can be integrated downstream of existing reformers to recover more hydrogen while lowering net energy demand. This Foak installation is designed to prove a repeatable scale-up route, improve process yields, and de-risk rapid commercial roll-out, said Andrés Galnares, CEO of H2site.

“Collaborating with H2site represents a significant step forward in our roadmap toward more efficient and lower-carbon refining operations. By integrating advanced membrane technology into our existing assets, we aim to optimize hydrogen management, enhance CO₂ capture potential, and reinforce the competitiveness of our industrial facilities. This project reflects our commitment to innovation and to accelerating the transformation of the refining sector toward more sustainable models,” said José Ignacio Zudaire, CEO of Petronor.

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