Bill proposes rules for hydrogen as an energy source

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1. The bill would create a legal framework for hydrogen activities as an energy vector: production, storage, transport, distribution and supply, with the goal of helping decarbonize the Spanish economy.
2. It distinguishes several types of hydrogen based on how they are produced: gray (from methane, with CO2 emissions), blue (with CO2 capture) and green (produced with renewable or emission-free energy).
3. The bill proposes that the hydrogen system use the existing natural gas system facilities, plus new hydrogen-only facilities (hydrogen pipelines). Activities using the gas network would be regulated, with tolls, fees and charges, while hydrogen-only facilities would operate under free competition.
4. It would create an organized hydrogen market, with an operator managing purchase and sale offers, and defines the system players: carriers, distributors, marketers, consumers and the Technical System Manager.
5. The bill would promote green hydrogen through measures such as guarantees-of-origin certificates, tax incentives, support for fuel cell vehicles and networks of hydrogen fueling stations for industry and transport.
6. The planned facilities would be declared of public utility, allowing expropriation and right-of-way easements. The bill would also regulate professional qualifications and the approval of hydrogen vehicles and fueling stations.

Who it affects

• Energy companies: Hydrogen producers, carriers, distributors and marketers would need permits and would follow new rules.
• Hydrogen consumers: They could choose their supplier and freely negotiate prices.
• Industry and transport: They would receive incentives to use green hydrogen in industrial processes and vehicles.
• Public administrations: The State would regulate, authorize and inspect the activities, and the autonomous communities could sign cooperation agreements.

Words worth knowing

Vector energético (energy vector)

A medium that carries or stores energy for later use, such as hydrogen or electricity.

Electrólisis (electrolysis)

A process that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity.

Hidrogenera (hydrogen fueling station)

A station where a vehicle's tank is filled with hydrogen.

Pila de combustible (fuel cell)

A device that produces electricity and heat from hydrogen and oxygen.

Expropiación forzosa (expropriation)

The government can force an owner to give up property in exchange for compensation.

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