The RH2EDiN Congress brings leading renewable hydrogen experts to the Bahía de Algeciras Campus 29 October 2025
The University of Cádiz and the Fundación Campus Tecnológico de Algeciras are hosting this energy-focused forum on Wednesday and Thursday at the Algeciras School of Engineering
The University of Cádiz, through its Vice-Rectorate of the Bahía de Algeciras Campus and in collaboration with the Fundación Campus Tecnológico de Algeciras, officially inaugurated on Wednesday morning the 1st RH₂Enovables Congress for Industrial Defossilisation – RH2EDiN 2025, held on 29 and 30 October at the Algeciras School of Engineering (ETSIA). The event aims to bring together key actors from the scientific, technological and industrial ecosystems to discuss the latest developments in renewable hydrogen and its strategic role in the energy transition.
The opening ceremony, held in the ETSIA Assembly Hall, was attended by Casimiro Mantell, Rector of the University of Cádiz; José Ignacio Landaluce, Mayor of Algeciras; Blanca Flores, Deputy Government Representative in Cádiz; José Javier Alonso, Secretary General for Industry and Mines of the Regional Government of Andalusia; Susana Pérez Custodio, President of the Mancomunidad of Municipalities of the Campo de Gibraltar; Jacinto Muñoz, Third Vice-President of the Cádiz Provincial Council; and Paloma Cubillas, Director of ETSIA.
Following the opening remarks, the keynote lecture titled “European industry at a crossroads: energy transition and competitiveness” was delivered by Vicente Cortés Galeano, Professor at the University of Seville and an expert in industrial processes. His presentation addressed the challenges facing European industry in a context of growing environmental demands.
The scientific programme of the congress is structured around six major thematic areas: solar and wind energy, emerging renewables, renewable hydrogen production, hydrogen valleys and corridors, hydrogen storage, and Power-to-X technologies. Across both days, the event features lectures, scientific presentations, panel discussions and networking sessions, with contributions from representatives of universities, research centres, companies and public institutions.
On Wednesday, sessions were held in both the main auditorium and the postgraduate room at ETSIA. Presentations focused on research findings and technological developments related to the viability of hydrogen as an energy source in industrial and port sectors, secure storage strategies, electrolysis models, biohydrogen production, and technologies for decarbonising industrial processes.
The congress continues this Thursday, 30 October, with an equally packed agenda. Topics to be addressed include the use of catalysts in co-electrolysis, nickel applications in LOHC processes, port dock electrification to reduce emissions, and the integration of hydrogen in industrial production processes, ranging from methanol and biomethane to sustainable aviation fuels. The day will also highlight cutting-edge projects involving electric charging for intercontinental ships, mobile hydrogen refuelling stations, and international technology transfer initiatives.
As the congress draws to a close, Javier Brey, President of the Spanish Hydrogen Association and Chief Technology Officer at H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, will deliver the final keynote address: “Hydrogen as a tool for decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness”, where he will outline the key role this technology plays in driving innovation and energy transformation across Europe.
RH2EDiN 2025 is consolidating its position as a reference forum for knowledge exchange in one of the most strategic areas of the sustainable energy future. Collaboration between academia, industry and government emerges as a key factor in advancing the implementation of renewable hydrogen solutions that will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and enhance the competitiveness of the industrial sector.