BH2C – Basque Hydrogen Corridor

What BH2C is

The Basque Hydrogen Corridor, known as BH2C, is an association formed to develop a hydrogen ecosystem based in the Basque Country and support decarbonisation across energy, industry, buildings and mobility. The initiative was originally promoted by Petronor and Repsol with eight institutions, 14 knowledge centers and business associations and 52 companies, for a stated total of 74 participants.

Governance

Petronor holds the presidency and secretariat, the Basque Energy Agency (EVE) the vice-presidency and Nortegas Energía the treasury. Board members named by the source also include Enargi Araba, Garbiker, Mubil/GHK, BASQUENERGY Cluster, Enagás Renovable, Tecnalia Research & Innovation Foundation, Calvera Hydrogen, Ampo and Talgo.

Published program figures

• 74 participating organizations: eight institutions, 14 knowledge centers and business associations and 52 companies
• 62 projects across the value chain
• More than €900 million in planned investment through 2030
• Estimated production of 21,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen a year
• Projected annual reduction of 200,000 tonnes of CO₂
• More than 1,340 direct and 6,700 indirect jobs projected

Activity and projects

The program covers the hydrogen value chain, beginning with renewable production and the infrastructure and applications needed for deployment. The source also mentioned member visits and European initiatives, including ACTHYVE’s mapping of hydrogen technology infrastructure. A visit to Calvera Hydrogen in Épila was scheduled for 17 September 2026; check the association’s later reporting for whether it took place. Investment, production, emissions and employment figures are plans or projections rather than confirmed outcomes.

Office and contact

Energy Intelligence Center, Serantes Bidea 2, 48500 Abanto-Zierbena, Bizkaia. Email: info@bh2c.org. Organizations interested in joining are directed to request the membership document by email.

Consult the association’s current membership, project register, funding decisions and measured outcomes for up-to-date information.