Driving Sustainability: Harnessing Ulex Europaeus (Retamo Espinoso) for Green Hydrogen and Biofuel Production in Collaboration with over 7 Universities Across the Globe

Hydrothermia Inc., in collaboration with institutions across Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Spain, is spearheading a groundbreaking project to transform Ulex europaeus (commonly known as Gorse) into biofuel and green hydrogen. This initiative tackles ecological challenges while fostering renewable energy solutions and regional economic development, showcasing the potential to turn environmental problems into sustainable opportunities.

The project involves key academic and research institutions, including the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad del Tolima, Universidad de Santander, Universidad Diego Portales in Chile, Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain, and Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, alongside Fundación Kindicocha and other partners. Their combined expertise supports the initiative's focus on decarbonization and energy transition through innovative technologies and collaborative research.

At the heart of the project lies Hydrothermia’s advanced gasification technology, which converts the invasive Gorse plant into green hydrogen and electricity. This technology provides an efficient way to generate renewable energy and creates value-added production chains while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. A demonstration showroom in Guasca, Colombia, will serve as a platform for training, knowledge sharing, and engaging local communities.

This project will also help HydroThermIA further develop its proprietary technology TRL, elevating it to Level 8. Demonstrating HydroThermIA’s enthusiastic efforts to collaborate with Academia to address major environmental concerns by using innovative energy solutions.

By addressing global energy and ecological challenges, this initiative sets an inspiring precedent for harnessing invasive species as renewable energy sources. HydroThermIA is driving a vision for a cleaner and greener future, proving that innovative technology and collaboration can lead the way in sustainable energy production. This transformative project is a call to action for industries and institutions worldwide to explore new pathways in the energy transition.