Tenerife Advances Green Hydrogen Plant Project in Granadilla de Abona
The Tenerife Island Council and Granadilla de Abona have partnered to facilitate the construction of a major green hydrogen plant, marking a significant step toward the Canary Islands' energy independence and decarbonization goals.
The Canary Islands’ transition to green energy has reached a major milestone following a new agreement between the Tenerife Island Council (Cabildo) and the Granadilla de Abona City Council. The two institutions have partnered to coordinate the development of a 275,014-square-meter site in the local industrial estate, which is set to become the heart of the island’s new energy infrastructure.
This collaboration aims to move forward with a project led by the company DISA to build a green hydrogen plant. The Cabildo plans to grant final approval for the project during its next plenary session. The agreement creates a shared framework for overseeing construction, managing land transfers to the local council, and handling the future administration of the site, providing the legal stability needed for such a significant investment.
The project was officially declared a matter of "Island Interest" in November 2022. While it faced technical delays after environmental processing was suspended in April 2023, the project was back on track by late 2025 once DISA submitted the required environmental studies. Lope Afonso, Vice President of the Cabildo, emphasized that speeding up these processes is essential for the archipelago’s energy independence and decarbonization goals.
Granadilla City Council is working to turn the area into a high-capacity service hub. Alicia Leirachá, representing DISA, noted that this project is a first of its kind, as it combines urban planning, environmental assessment, and construction into a single process, setting a new standard for regional project management.
This development is part of a larger plan to reorganize the island’s energy sector. By placing these facilities near the port and the existing power plant, officials are centralizing energy operations. This shift aligns with the ongoing closure of the Santa Cruz de Tenerife refinery and the move of its logistics to the south, helping the island balance industrial efficiency with its climate commitments.