The Cluster Catalonia Logistics participated in the BCN H2 Powered Mobility Event, a conference dedicated to hydrogen in transport and logistics that gave us the opportunity to learn first-hand about projects, initiatives and experiences demonstrating that hydrogen mobility is already making progress.
The initiatives presented and the projects already being implemented give us reason to be optimistic and reinforce the importance of continuing to promote solutions that contribute to the decarbonisation of transport.
The first part of the event, held at Mercabarna, brought together several experts directly involved in this transition.
Clara Ferrer, project manager and energy consultant at the AMB, presented the European GH2M project, which aims to accelerate the deployment of green hydrogen mobility across EU regions through the exchange of experiences and best practices. Catalonia is one of the participating regions in this initiative, which promotes interregional collaboration to improve infrastructure planning and encourage the use of hydrogen in areas such as heavy-duty transport and logistics.
Patrick Cnubben, CEO of Hydrogen Architects, also took part in the event, reminding attendees that “transport keeps the world moving”. He emphasised the importance of making transport more sustainable without compromising competitiveness, highlighting that the development of hydrogen-powered trucks requires technology, infrastructure and operators to progress in a coordinated manner.
Finally, ACCIÓ highlighted that Catalonia is a favourable environment for developing hydrogen mobility projects, thanks to its industrial and logistics ecosystem, and emphasised the grants and support instruments available to help companies interested in adopting this technology.
One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the Green Planet MAN hTGX truck, which had travelled from the Netherlands to Barcelona in just three days. The driver, Sander Bijkerk, and co-driver, Henk Slabbekoorn, from the Energy Department of the Province of Drenthe, explained that the journey was part of the HyWayOne challenge, an initiative designed to demonstrate that it is already possible to connect European hydrogen-producing regions through real operational routes.
Experiences like this show how technological advances are translating into practical applications and opening up new possibilities for freight transport. They help build confidence and generate the momentum needed to turn more projects into reality.
The second part of the event took place at Butransa, where the HRS Butransa project was presented alongside Hydrogenizing BCN and our member company, EVARM. The project addresses one of the main challenges facing the deployment of hydrogen mobility: breaking the cycle whereby “without refuelling stations, there are no trucks, and without trucks, there are no refuelling stations”.
To address this challenge, the proposal involves developing a hydrogen refuelling station in the Zona Franca while also introducing trucks that will use it, generating demand from the outset and helping to build an ecosystem around this technology.
For the Cluster Catalonia Logistics, participating in events like this allows us to stay close to the initiatives transforming the sector, learn about concrete projects and identify opportunities for the future of logistics.
The BCN H2 Powered Mobility Event left us with a clear message: knowledge, technology, companies and projects are already working to advance hydrogen mobility. Continuing to connect these stakeholders and support initiatives like those presented at the event will be key to turning these experiences into new opportunities for the logistics sector.
If you would like further information or have any questions about the event, please contact us at marta@catalonialogistics.com or comunicacio@catalonialogistics.com.
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