​At Connecting Hydrogen Europe 2025, Maribel Rodriguez, Director of Hydrogen Business at Repsol, explains why the company is recalibrating its 2030 hydrogen targets while doubling down on its long-term hydrogen ambitions. In this exclusive interview, Rodriguez outlines the commercial realities behind Spain’s electrolysis rollout, the need for regulatory clarity, and how Repsol is leveraging biomethane, electrolysis, and industrial integration to scale renewable hydrogen sustainably. Her message is clear: building momentum requires patience, policy certainty, and pragmatism.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Strategic Recalibration, Not Retreat

Repsol has revised its 2030 green hydrogen target to 1.2 GW, reflecting a market reality that demands more mature technology and stable regulation—not a lack of ambition.

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2. Spain as a Competitive Advantage

With strong renewable assets, Spain offers a unique opportunity to build a hydrogen value chain that enhances both national competitiveness and industrial strength.

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3. Electrolysis + Biomethane = Dual Path to Scale

Repsol is pursuing a dual hydrogen pathway, combining electrolytic hydrogen and biomethane-based hydrogen to accelerate decarbonization across its assets.

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4. Funding & Incentives Still Critical

Rodriguez underscores the importance of public subsidies and demand-side incentives in bridging the cost gap between grey and green hydrogen during early-stage deployment.

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5. “No Bubble, Just Vision”

Repsol’s hydrogen strategy is built on sober expectations and long-term industrial logic, not hype—positioning the company to lead sustainably in Europe’s evolving hydrogen market.

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