Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a subsidiary of Nel ASA, signs a contract worth around 11 million euros with Bondalti. It will supply 40 MW ofalkaline electrolyser equipment for the H2 Enable project in Estarreja. This project marks an important step in the transition towards decarbonization of the Portuguese chemical industry.
A visionary partnership: Nel and Bondalti join forces for a green hydrogen revolution
Bondalti, Portugal’s largest chemical company, aims to significantly incorporate green hydrogen into its value chain in order to reduce its carbon footprint. The electrolyser plant, scheduled to start production in early 2026, will play a key role in this strategy by injecting green hydrogen into the natural gas grid. It will also meet long-distance transport needs and provide hydrogen for Bondalti’s internal chemical processes.
The H2 Enable project is in line with the climate and energy objectives set at European level, in particular those of the “Fit for 55” initiative for the chemical sector. Bondalti is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and decarbonizing other sectors that are difficult to tackle. The company has already integrated 40% renewable energy into its operations and is aiming for 100% incorporation by 2030.
Solid partnership between Nel and Bondalti in the transition to decarbonization
Nel, for his part, is delighted with the partnership with Bondalti. He sees the company as a valuable partner in the transition to decarbonization. Håkon Volldal, CEO of Nel, underlines the positive momentum of the company’s electrolyzers. He is delighted with this collaboration.
The firm order is for alkaline stacks, and Wood will carry out the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study. The necessary electrodes will be produced at the Herøya facility in Norway. This is the world’s first fully automated electrolyser production line.
The power of the Nel-Bondalti union: alkaline electrolyzers drive decarbonization of the Portuguese chemical industry
This alkaline electrolyser project represents a major step in the decarbonization of the Portuguese chemical industry. It will contribute to the transition to a greener economy. The use of green hydrogen will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make progress towards the climate targets set at European level. This collaboration between Nel and Bondalti holds great promise for decarbonization and the fight against climate change.
