The project FUTURETECH_H2, co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A Spain–Portugal Programme (POCTEP) 2021–2027, aimed at promoting and advancing the technological development of the green hydrogen industry, has received significant international recognition: the digital green hydrogen production simulator developed as one of its main pilot actions has been highlighted by the programme Interreg Europe as a Good Practice on its official platform (SEE HERE).
This recognition underlines the technical quality, innovative nature and training value of a simulator based on digital twin technology, designed to bridge the gap between traditional training methods and the new skills required by the green hydrogen industry.
A key tool for training and the energy transition
The digital twin developed enables professionals to explore all aspects of green hydrogen production, storage and distribution. Through a simulation platform that replicates the operation of a hydrogen plant, users can experience real-life scenarios, from handling complex systems to making decisions in testing environments.
According to Interreg Europe, the tool represents a pioneering solution that supports training for both technical and non-technical profiles, while also serving as an awareness-raising resource and as support for industrial SMEs with the potential to transition towards green hydrogen. The development of the pilot was made possible thanks to the coordinated work of all consortium partners, who jointly defined the requirements, milestones and outcomes that guided its implementation.
Tangible results in Spain and Portugal
Interreg Europe highlights the simulator’s initial results:
- More than 60 professionals trained in Spain and Portugal through two specialised courses.
- Use of the simulator during the Roadshow currently taking place in cities across Andalusia and Alentejo (Portugal) to share experiences and raise awareness among citizens and businesses about the role of green hydrogen as a key energy vector in the cross-border area.
- Planned integration of the simulator into future training programmes delivered by several partners.
These achievements reinforce the simulator’s role as a strategic tool for consolidating the green hydrogen value chain in the cross-border region.
Interreg Europe also emphasises the simulator’s strong transfer potential, noting that its replicable design makes it an ideal tool for training centres, public administrations and companies interested in green hydrogen.
A recognition driven by the collaboration of the Seville Chamber of Commerce
The Federation of Metal Entrepreneurs, FEDEME, as project lead, and on behalf of the entire FUTURETECH_H2 consortium, would like to express its special thanks to the Seville Chamber of Commerce, whose support through the European project Green Hydra was instrumental in achieving this recognition.
Their support has helped amplify the impact of this good practice and position it within the European ecosystem of innovative initiatives related to the energy transition.
ABOUT FUTURETECH_H2
The FUTURETECH_H2 Project is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A Spain–Portugal (POCTEP) 2021–2027 Programme and will run until 31 March 2026.
Futuretech_H2 has a total budget of €1,366,564.9 and is being implemented by a consortium of six partners from the Alentejo (Portugal) and Andalusia regions (CATEC – Advanced Centre for Aerospace Technologies, ADRAL, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, University of Évora, Nao Victoria Foundation and the Federation of Metal Entrepreneurs, FEDEME, as lead partner), with the objective of developing the green hydrogen value chain in this cross-border area by promoting and disseminating, through various planned actions, the strengths and capabilities of this energy vector as an industry of the future.
Source:
Communication Department
Federation of Metal Entrepreneurs – FEDEME
comunicacion@fedeme.com
Tel.: +34 954 526 988 – +34 625 503 996
Seville, 19 February 2026