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The Portuguese multinational energy corporation Galp Energia has collaborated with the German multinational technology and engineering company Siemens to digitalize the GalpH2Park project in Sines, Portugal. Expected to be one of Europe's largest renewable hydrogen plants on completion, the project is scheduled to begin operating by the end of this year. The initiative represents a significant step in accelerating Europe's energy transition, combining advanced digital technologies with large-scale green hydrogen production to support industrial decarbonization and strengthen energy security. Christian Gückel, Vice President of Verticals Energy and Chemicals at Siemens shares more information about the mega project and also highlights the benefits of the core technology being used for the GalpH2Park project. Read on to know more…

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