en.Wedoany.com Reported - Andalusia, Spain, recently held the technical kick-off meeting for the European Compite project. The project is led by the Andalusian Energy Agency, which is part of the Regional Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines of the Andalusian Government, and aims to promote renewable hydrogen as a strategic engine for decarbonization in Southern Europe.
The Compite project falls under the framework of the Interreg POCTEP program for cooperation between Spain and Portugal. With a two-year implementation period, its core objective is to build a collaborative platform between Andalusia and the Portuguese regions of Algarve and Alentejo. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing regional capabilities, driving technological innovation, and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy related to hydrogen, creating added value locally through the development of the entire industrial chain.
The kick-off meeting was held successively at the headquarters of the Andalusian Energy Agency in Seville and at the National Institute for Aerospace Technology in Mazagón, Huelva province. The meeting defined the main lines of work through 2028. Participants noted that the challenges facing renewable hydrogen are common across Europe, making cross-border cooperation key to establishing a competitive market in the medium term. The Compite project will design and test policy measures that can be replicated in other European regions.
Within the action plan, the training program for specialized technical personnel holds a prominent position, considered a foundation for the sector's development and one of the project's pillars, aimed at meeting the growing demand for professionals in the field of green hydrogen technology. The project consortium consists of eight main partners and two associated entities. The Andalusian Energy Agency is responsible for overall coordination and will analyze the energy policies and contexts of Andalusia, Algarve, and Alentejo, seeking synergies and development opportunities, while also drafting a cross-border renewable hydrogen roadmap.
The University of Cádiz participates in designing specialized training courses, focusing on energy storage and emerging hydrogen technologies, and will launch three pilot courses tailored to labor market needs. The National Institute for Aerospace Technology, leveraging its experience in innovative projects like AIHRE (which aims to establish a renewable hydrogen technology and business network between Spain and Portugal), provides scientific and technical support. The Andalusian Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Services and Navigation is responsible for liaising with the business community; the University of Algarve, the University of Évora, the Alentejo Regional Coordination and Development Commission, and the Algarve Regional Business Association are also participating in the project.
The Portuguese company EDP and the Andalusian Federation of Provinces and Municipalities participate as associated entities, strengthening the institutional, business, and local dimensions of the project. The Compite project is aligned with the Andalusian Energy Strategy 2030 and the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Roadmap, viewing regional cooperation as a vital tool for advancing the energy transition and economic decarbonization.
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