Siemens is partnering with Portuguese energy company Galp Energia to digitalise its 100 MW renewable hydrogen facility, GalpH2Park, in Sines, Portugal, using industrial software designed to optimise production, energy consumption and plant operations, reported eeNews Europe.
The facility, scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026, is expected to be among Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen projects. Siemens will deploy its Hydrogen Performance Suite (HPS), which uses digital twin technology, industrial automation and real-time data analytics to improve plant efficiency.
At the core of the system is a predictive Digital Process Twin that uses physics-based modelling to simulate plant operations and provide real-time insights. By integrating plant data with information from electricity grid operators and energy markets, the platform will help Galp optimise hydrogen production schedules, electricity procurement and operational decisions.
According to Siemens, the technology has the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 15%, improving the economics of renewable hydrogen production.
Axel Lorenz, Executive Vice President, Automation Process Industries at Siemens, said the project demonstrates how digital innovation can help make renewable hydrogen economically viable and accelerate industrial decarbonisation.
The first phase of GalpH2Park is designed to produce up to 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually. The facility will use electricity sourced through long-term renewable power agreements and Galp’s own renewable generation assets.
Once operational, the project is expected to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 110,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually, supporting Portugal’s and the European Union’s industrial decarbonisation goals.
The project reflects Siemens’ strategy of combining digitalisation and electrification for large-scale hydrogen production. Its technology portfolio for the sector includes automation, monitoring and control systems, digital twins, power distribution equipment and drives.
The Sines facility could serve as a reference for other European hydrogen projects seeking to improve operational efficiency, manage energy costs and scale up renewable hydrogen production
