ARIEMA consulting project success stories

Objetive

Submit a robust bid for Innovation Fund 25 funding by reviewing the project and proposing technical, economic and financial improvements.

Scope

• Technical review of the project documentation.
• Economic review of the project assumptions.
• Project Finance modelling using the European Commission's tools.

Preparation of the documentation required to apply for funding under Innovation Fund 25 – Net-Zero Technologies – Large-Scale, with a 100 MW electrolysis project for e-NG production. The work carried out to prepare the proposal included the review, sizing and drafting of the documents to be submitted. The main activities included in the proposal were:

• Technical and economic review of the feasibility study.
• Review of the financial model.
• Proposal of technical, economic and financial improvements to the project.
• Project Finance modelling.
• Drafting of the business plan and financial structure for the documents to be submitted.

Objetive

Submit a robust bid for European Hydrogen Bank funding by reviewing the project and proposing technical, economic and financial improvements.

Scope

• Technical review of the project documentation.
• Economic review of the project assumptions.
• Project Finance modelling using the European Commission's tools.

Preparation of the documentation required to participate in the third European Hydrogen Bank auction with a 20 MW electrolysis project. The work carried out to prepare the proposal included the review, sizing and drafting of the documents to be submitted. The main activities included in the proposal were:

• Technical and economic review of the feasibility study.
• Review of the financial model.
• Proposal of technical, economic and financial improvements to the project.
• Project Finance modelling.
• Drafting of the business plan and financial structure for the documents to be submitted.

Objetive

Assess the commercial potential of hydrogen engine generators produced by Deutz by analysing substitute products, market entry barriers and competitors, and developing market growth forecasts.

Scope

• Identification of barriers.
• Market analysis.
• Identification of potential customers.

The activities carried out during this project include the following:

The strategic consultancy focused on the current and future market position of an innovative product such as hydrogen generators. The main activities carried out were:

• Analysis of generator and hydrogen regulations at European level, identifying the actions required for certification and compliance.
• Identification of hydrogen logistics, challenges and technological solutions for successful integration.
• Analysis of the current generator market, trends and opportunities.
• Identification of sectors with potential to adopt hydrogen generators as a sustainable solution.
• Identification of potential customers, both current and future, to achieve profitability, scalability and local integration at European level.
• Technological and corporate competition.
• Potential partnerships.
• SWOT analysis.

Objetive

Support ALSA in integrating hydrogen technologies into its operations and deploying a hydrogen-powered bus fleet.

Scope

• Study of the regulatory framework in the road transport sector.
• Analysis of the current renewable H2  landscape in key markets.
• Development of a business model.

The activities carried out during this project include the following:

• Legislation: An up-to-date overview of the EU and Spanish decarbonisation regulatory framework that could be relevant to the deployment of a hydrogen-powered bus fleet and its supporting infrastructure, such as HRS.
• Strategy: Analysis of the current situation and development potential of renewable hydrogen in key markets selected by the company: Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the United Kingdom.
• Business model: An estimated business model was developed, taking into account the entire hydrogen value chain to understand the final price per kilogram. Different renewable hydrogen production methods were compared to determine the optimal business model, tailored to the company's needs and resources.
• Grants: Research into Spanish and European funding mechanisms to identify the most suitable sources of public funding for the deployment of a bus fleet such as ALSA's.

Objetive

Techno-economic study to increase hydrogen production using solar energy at a company in the chlor-alkali industry.

Scope

• Development of different scenarios for hydrogen production.
• Assessment of the different scenarios and their results.

A techno-economic study was carried out to increase hydrogen production using energy from a photovoltaic plant.

This study was developed based on different assumptions, resulting in several potential scenarios, all of which were studied in detail for subsequent assessment in terms of profitability. The following tasks were carried out:

• Basic definition of the photovoltaic solution as a sustainable energy source.
• Definition of the hydrogen production facility, including the selection of the most suitable technologies following an in-depth assessment and comparison, as well as the application and sizing of the main equipment by OEM manufacturers.
• Block diagram of the hydrogen facility and preparation of preliminary layout drawings.
• Estimation of investment and operating costs as part of the financial analysis.
• Basic project programme and activity schedule.

Objetive

Develop tailored recommendations for the Kingdom of Morocco regarding the deployment of the hydrogen value chain, taking into account the country's specific energy resources and geopolitical context.

Scope

• Comprehensive review and analysis of the hydrogen value chain in Morocco.
• Economic assessment of LCOH and equipment and logistics costs.

This review covered production, compression, storage and transport technologies, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country's strengths and opportunities in the hydrogen sector within the region.

The findings from the analysis and overall assessment led to recommendations in the following areas:

• Selection of suitable technologies and suppliers.
• Establishing the optimal deployment scale and operating conditions.
• Morocco's competitiveness as an exporter and the position of its main competitors in the green hydrogen sector.
• Best practices for promoting hydrogen technologies within the existing regulatory and infrastructure context.

Objetive

Preparation of a project proposal for a grant application under the Hydrogen Valley call for proposals launched by the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (CH2JU).

Scope

• Analysis of the technical and financial characteristics of the valley. 
• Planning of project implementation. 
• Development of a communication, exploitation and dissemination plan. 

The work included an in-depth study of the target region (Stara Zagora) and the project's characteristics, seeking optimal integration of the project into the regional economy and energy landscape. 

An implementation roadmap was developed, covering the following aspects: 

• Technology assessment and selection. 
• Logistics planning. 
• Identification of potential off-takers. 
• Collaboration with equipment suppliers. 
• Development of a communication, exploitation and dissemination plan.

Objetive

Support the initial development of a large-scale green hydrogen project (200 MW), establishing a technical and regulatory foundation through the development of conceptual engineering.

Scope

• Project schedule.
• Conceptual design of the electrical and water systems.
• Industrial safety study.

Technical consultancy involving the development of conceptual engineering for a 200 MW hydrogen production project. To this end, the following activities were carried out:

• Project schedule.
• Design of electrical and water facilities for successful integration.
• Industrial safety study to ensure best practices.
• Study of applicable regulations to ensure legal and technical compliance.
• Definition of the total project budget, together with a financial plan.
• Preliminary general layout and electrolysis plant drawings.
• Electrical and water system drawings.
• Drawings of ATEX-classified areas.

Objetive

Assess the feasibility of developing an integrated hydrogen production project powered by photovoltaic energy, as well as the geographical potential of the location to secure off-takers.

Scope

• Definition of the hydrogen production plant.
• Economic analysis of the entire project life cycle.
• Mapping of potential off-takers.

Technical consultancy to assess the feasibility of developing an integrated hydrogen production project powered by photovoltaic energy, both in off-grid and grid-connected operation. In addition, the geographical potential of the location was assessed to identify potential off-takers and achieve the full integration of hydrogen within Seville, Spain. To this end, the following work was carried out:

• Basic definition of the photovoltaic plant as the energy source.
• Definition of the hydrogen production plant, including the selection of the most suitable technologies, following an in-depth analysis, for the application and sizing of the main equipment, with examples of recommended OEM manufacturers.
• Block diagram of the hydrogen facility to provide a clearer overview of its integration potential.
• Estimation of investment and operating costs as part of the financial analysis.
• Identification of potential off-takers in the regions surrounding the project, with the aim of ensuring an integrated hydrogen economy.
• Estimation of hydrogen transport costs as part of the financial analysis.