Inforegión

Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar or wind, avoiding direct CO2 emissions from production.[6] In Tarragona, the plant will use electricity from dedicated photovoltaic installations operated under an off‑grid or autoconsumption scheme to power electrolyzers that produce hydrogen qualifying as renewable under EU rules.[1][6]

Enaex has implemented catalysts at Cachimayo designed to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas generated during nitric acid and ammonium nitrate production.[4] Company statements indicate that these catalysts can mitigate between 92% and 95% of N2O emissions by converting N2O into harmless nitrogen and oxygen.[4]

The green status of Cachimayo’s hydrogen hinges on electricity supplied under arrangements that certify the energy as renewable, implemented in partnership with Engie.[4][7] This approach relies on power purchase agreements (PPAs) and certification mechanisms that guarantee the origin of the electricity used for electrolysis and plant operations.

Cachimayo District, Anta Province, Cusco Region