Repsol is preparing to begin producing biomethane and hydrogen at its industrial complex in Sines, Portugal, with operations expected to start in 2026.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to transition its refineries to fully renewable fuel production.
The Sines facility, located on Portugal’s southwest coast, is a central part of Repsol’s renewable energy efforts.
Armando Oliveira, Repsol’s Managing Director in Portugal, told the Portuguese news agency Lusa that preparations for the biomethane facility are complete. However, progress on the project has been influenced by other parallel investments, including a new polymer reuse facility and the installation of solar power infrastructure, which have shifted the company’s internal timelines.
On the hydrogen front, Oliveira confirmed that Repsol is developing a project in Sines and is also evaluating the potential to expand to Torres Novas.
He described hydrogen development as a gradual learning process, comparing it to advanced aerospace work, and indicated that more concrete updates are expected in the coming year.
Repsol ready to produce biomethane and hydrogen at its industrial complex
