June 2009

New Call for applications for Experienced Engineers for the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

New call for applications for University Graduate to participate in research projects for the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

Call for applications for University Graduate to participate in research projects for the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

May 2009

Call for applications for the Head of logistics, communications and maintenance for the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

Call for applications for the Administrative Assistant to the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

April 2009

 The future of renewable energy

04/16/09

Manuel Montes, director of the National Hydrogen Centre

Governments of most developed countries of the world are aware that fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) have not many days left, so they have to search for new alternatives.

Spain, for instance, will launch 24 different research facilities where the development of different aspects of renewable energy will be investigated.
One of these centres, which will be constructed in 2010, will be located in the Polígono de La Nava in Puertollano. One of its main functions is to develop, from hydrogen, better and more efficient fuel cells.

Source: “Global Castilla-la Mancha” (en portada)

 In search of the perfect fuel cell

04/16/09

Puertollano will house a research centre where new fuel cells will be developed.

 Interview conducted by Thomas Sanchez, Editor of "Global Castilla-La Mancha"

Source: “Global Castilla-La Mancha”

 Clean energy as a challenge and opportunity

04/16/09

Castilla-La Mancha is determined to boost the development of renewable and clean energy for the benefit of a sustainable planet. Not surprisingly, they lead the production of photovoltaic and wind energy. Furthermore, there is an intention to lead solar energy in a period of about three or four years with the installation of 14 plants of 50 megawatts and an investment of more than 200 million euros each. All with the goal that by 2012, all the energy that is produced is clean (currently about 70% comes from renewable sources).

A good example of this is the National Hydrogen Centre of Puertollano. The centre, which will be built next year and be operational in 2012, will serve to advance research related to one of the most abundant chemical elements and with great capacity to store energy. It will also be a test station in which companies can test the new systems that use hydrogen as energy carrier, thereby contributing to the implementation of renewable energy. Moreover, and as an example of its capabilities, the centre will operate independently, disconnected from the electric and gas network, using only hydrogen as a store of photovoltaic or wind power.

Source: “Global Castilla-La Mancha” (editorial)

 The regional government ensures the funding of new projects in science and technology by the central government

04/13/09

The Minister of Education and Science, Maria Angeles Garcia met with the Minister of Science and Innovation, Cristina Garmendia. In the meeting, which discussed the new projects such as technology centres and the Science and Technology Park of Guadalajara, the minister recognized the efforts that the regional government has been doing both in the capacity building of the university system and the system RTD and assessed the new proposals in infrastructure

Maria Angeles Garcia, met on Thursday with Minister of Science and Innovation, Cristina Garmendia

The Counselor of Education and Science, Maria Angeles Garcia and Minister of Science and Innovation, Cristina Garmendia, held a working meeting at the Ministry in which she reviewed in detail the evolution of joint actions between governments, confirming the commitment of funding and discussed the new proposals on science and technology that already works in Castilla-La Mancha.

The Minister and the Counselor discussed the progress of the three most important actions that both governments manage: Unique Strategic Projects to promote industrial research in fields such as clean coal technologies and energy crops, the National Center for Hydrogen Technology Experiment and fuel cells, one of the Scientific Technical Singular and the Institute of Concentration Photovoltaic Systems (ISFOC), an international benchmark of this new technology not based on photovoltaic silicon.

The minister recognized the efforts that the Government of Castilla-La Mancha has done in the RTD system, and appreciated the new infrastructure proposals as well suited to the needs Spanish needs and perfectly recognizable to the objectives for the financing of European funds.

Source: “www.globalhenares.com”

Puertollano hosted a conference on the future of the applications of hydrogen and fuel cell

04/13/09

Over 80 people responded to the call made by the Spanish Technology Platform

 

On April 2, 2009 in Puertollano was held a meeting of the Spanish Technology Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell (PTE HPC), which was attended by over 80 representatives of members of the Platform, other platforms interested in potential synergies and other entities.

The day was structured into three sessions: one focusing on Strategy and Planning Group (GEP) of the PTE HPC, one on the JTI JU and the last one focused in projects that are taking place in Castilla-La Mancha, in relation to hydrogen and fuel cells technologies.

Finally there was a technique visit to Elcogas facilities.

Same report published in:

ccooglobalsalcaiutinsa.blogspot.com (13/abril/09)

www.nexotur.com (13/abril/09)

 Junta de Castilla la Mancha will support de National Hydrogen Centre

April/09

Spanish Technology Platform on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell meeting

The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha, Enrique Díez Barra, opened on April 2 the Spanish Technology Platform on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell (PTE HPC) meeting.

Díez Barra said that Puertollano is an example of the president's Barreda bet for knowledge, research and innovation as a guarantee of sustainable development. The city combines the generation of knowledge, technological development and industrial production. Also, the regional representative of the Government referred to the National Hydrogen Centre that will be built in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Puertollano Consistory, highlighting the important thrust that the Spanish Hydrogen Technology Platform and Fuel Cell is giving this project through its president, Javier Brey Sánchez.

The National Hydrogen Centre is one of the Outstanding Scientific Techniques facilities approved by the Presidents Conference that constitute the basic infrastructure of the Spanish science and technology policy. Its development is led by a Board of ten members equally elected by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, and includes people from the University of Castilla La Mancha, the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC ) and the Research Centre for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT).

Source: “Puertollanero”, Oretania de Información Local

 Díez Barra reiterated the commitment to the future hydrogen economy

03/04/09

The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology visited Puertollano

Inauguration of the Conference of the Spanish Hydrogen Technology Platform

The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Enrique Díez Barra, visited Puertollano yesterday with the deputy director general of the Ministry of Science and Innovation, María Luisa Castaño, to inaugurate the conference that the Spanish Technological Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells held for the first time in the 'energy city'.
The Mayor of Puertollano, Joaquín Hermoso Murillo, made an extensive tour of the "different energy revolutions that have lived in the city, from coal to the present emphasizing the important bet in renewable energy sources."

Javier Brey, CEO of Hynergreen and president of the Platform went back to the beginnings of this group in 2005 to "define how it should be the future of hydrogen and fuel cells to be the leaders in Spain in this sector.

Source: www.latribunadepuertollano.com

 More than 300 experts discussed hydrogen research in Puertollano

04/02/09

The Spanish Technological Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, formed by more than 300 people from 140 organizations, met today in Puertollano to discuss the research on this technology and the present projects in Castilla-La Mancha.

The Spanish Hydrogen Platform, hosted by the Spanish Hydrogen Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, has participated in the design of the Strategic Plan of the National Center of Hydrogen to be built in Puertollano.

Castilla-La Mancha is an outstanding region in investment and research, highlighted the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Junta de Castilla La Mancha, Enrique Díez Barra. The forthcoming introduction of the National Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Puertollano and the implementation of the pilot plant for hydrogen storage of captured carbon dioxide of Elcogas, constitutes two of the most clear examples of this project.

Same report published in:  

ar.invertia.com (Argentina) (02/04/09)

ve.invertia.com (Venezuela) (02/abril/09)

cl.invertia.com (Chile) (02/04/09)

co.invertia.com (Colombia) (02/abril/09)

usa.invertia.com (USA) (02/04/09)

pe.invertia.com (Perú) (02/abril/09)

actualidad.terra.es (España) (02/abril/09)

Agencia EFE

 The Regional Government reiterates its support for hydrogen energy

04/02//09

The Spanish Technological Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (PTE HPC) brings together companies, universities and research centers involved in the study, development and manufacture of items associated with the production, storage and transportation of hydrogen as well as the use of fuel cells. The platform organized a meeting in Puertollano.

The meeting covered issues like the current situation of the JTI as well as projects in Castilla La Mancha in relation to hydrogen technology and fuel cells, highlighting the National Centre of Hydrogen, is the Director Manuel Montes.

Source: www.lanzadigital.com

  The regional government ensures the funding of new projects in science and technology by the central government

04/02/09                                                                                                             

The Counselor of Education and Science, Maria Angeles Garcia and Minister of Science and Innovation, Cristina Garmendia, held today a working meeting at the Ministry in which they reviewed in detail the evolution of joint action between governments, confirming the commitment of funding and discussed the new proposals on science and technology that already work in Castilla-La Mancha

The Minister and the Counselor discussed the progress of the three most important accions that both governments manages: Unique Strategic Projects to promote industrial research in fields such as clean coal technologies and energy crops, the National Experimental Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cells Centre, and the Institute of Concentration Photovoltaic Systems (ISFOC), an international benchmark of this new technology not based on photovoltaic silicon.

María Angeles García presented to Cristina Garmendia with a high degree of detail, the Scientific Technology Park in Guadalajara, the European Asphalt Technology Center and the Technology Metal Centre, while asking for the collaboration of the Ministry of Science and Innovation for the implementation of European funds for these initiatives.

Source: www.oretania.es

  Castilla La Mancha´s Goverment reiterates its comitment with the hydrogen econnomy an d with the National Centre of Puertollano (Ciudad Real).

April/09

The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Enrique Díez Barra, atended today the meeting organized by the Spanish Hydrogen Technology and Fuel Cells Platform held in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), where he reiterated his commitment with the hydrogen economy and highlighted the Puertollano strategic value in the energy and technology policy of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha.

He also explained how positive the regional government saw the collaboration of the Government of Spain in the development of the National Center for Hydrogen, among other topics.

Same report published in:

www.educa.jccm.es (03/abril/09)

www.esnoticias.yahoo.com (02/abril/09)

www.oretania.es (02/abril/09)

www.gentedigital.es (02/abril/09)

www.ecodiario.economista.es (02/abril/09)

www.lacerca.com (02/abril/09)

www.lacomarcadepuertollano.com (02/abril/09)

www.europapress.es (02/abril/09)

   Scientific and business meets in Puertollano to treat the arrival of the hydrogen

02/abril/09

An information meeting organized by the Spanish Technological Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

 Javier Brey, Director of the Spanish Hydrogen Technology Platform, inaugurated the conference with the presence of Enrique Díaz Barra, Joaquin Hermoso, Mayor of Puertollano and M ª Luisa Castaño, Assistant General Director General for Coordination Platform and Technology Centers of the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Enrique Díaz Barra, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology, noted that Puertollano is a benchmark in terms of hydrogen

The meeting has brought together business representatives and scientists

The goal of the Spanish Technological Platform of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell is to introduce in Spain the hydrogen and fuel cells production technology in order to make our country the global leader in the export of this energy.

Castilla-La Mancha is an outstanding region in investment and research in what seems to be the future substitute for fossil fuels and the forthcoming introduction of the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Centre in Puertollano constitutes the most obvious example of this attempt. The junta de Comunidades de Castilla La Manacha has aproved a guideline of actions and objectives to make this Research Centre a bridge between the scientific and business community in order to consolidate the strengthening of hydrogen.

Source: www.lacomarcadepuertollano.com

March 2009

Puertollano hosts a meeting of the Spanish Technology Platform on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

03/30/09

The event will present the initiative of this organization and the reports developed by the Strategy and Planning Group of the PTE HPC.

This report contains 10 measures selected as priorities by the PTE HPC in short and medium time, the primary responsibility to undertake such actions selected and the main conclusions reached.

There will also be presented during the program the projects that are taking place in Castilla La Mancha in relation to hydrogen and fuel cells technologies. Afterwards a visist to Elcogas  is scheduled.

 Calling at the gates of hydrogen

March/09

At the epicenter of the future energy landscape

Hydrogen is going to take over from fossil fuels, and there will be a substantial change in the energy scenario with the gradual insertion of this element that will change our way of life. The National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Centre, to be located in Puertollano, aims to be the incubator for this new technology to be employed on a massive scale in a medium term. In the following interview, Manuel Montes, director of , explains the goals of the centre. This goals will turn Puertollano in a clean technology world reference that will change the current energy model. Welcome to the future.

Manuel Montes leads the

Montes and his team meet weekly in the CEU

Interview by Juan Carlos Sanz, Editor of "La Comarca Puertollano"
 

To access the full interview (in spanish)  click here.

February 2009

 The UCLM pofesor José Luis Valverde, member of the scientific committee of the Hydrogen Centre

February/09

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has appointed José Luis Palomino Valverde, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Castilla La Mancha University, due to his extensive experience in the field of hydrogen an fuel cells. Palomino is also member of the Scientific and Technical Advisor of the National Center for Hydrogen Technology Experiment and fuel cells.

Together with Palomino, there are eleven professionals from private companies and public institutions in the field of hydrogen and fuel cells. Their functions are to advise on the activities, scientific programs and technological plans and experiments of the National Center for Hydrogen Technology and Fuel Cells, and propose future actions to improve the quality of the work. 

Same report published in:

Revista “Infocampus” UCLM – Nº 85 (marzo/09)

www.lanzadigital.com (23/febrero/09)

www.universia.es (22/febrero/09)

www.latribunadepuertollano.com (21/febrero/09)

www.castillalamancha.es (20/febrero/09)

www.clminnovacion.com (20/febrero/09)

www.diariometro.es (20/febrero/09)

www.europapress.es (20/febrero/09)

www.miciudadreal.es (20/febrero/09)

www.uclm.es (20/febrero/09)

 Interview with Manuel Montes, Director of the National Center of Testing Technology of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

02/16/09

Interview made in the studios of Cadena SER in Puertollano, by Mario Carrera Chinchilla, News Editor.

To access the full interview (in spanish) click here.

January 2009


 The UCLM is the main supplier of the National Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Centre workforce 

01/24/09
 

The University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) has been the first Spanish university chosen by the director of the National Center of Testing Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies, Manuel Montes Ponce de Leon, to promote the new facility to be located in Puertollano that is expected to be operational in 2011.

The University is going to be the leading supplier of researchers to form the workforce of the new facilities dedicated to the investigation of hydrogen and fuel cell tecnologies.

Same report published in:

 Call for applications for SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING of the National Center on hydrogen and fuel cells technology experimentation.

The detailed profile is in the "Jobs” Section.

The selection process begins in January 2009 and the receipt of applications is permanently open until the effective recruitment of the Senior Accountant-Financial.

December 2008

  The National Hydrogen Centre is an example of the bet of regional Goverment for RD

12/06/08

The Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, Enrique Díez-Barra, has revealed the Castilla La Mancha Government's support in the Research and Development, as demonstrated by the launch of the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Experimentation, to be located in Puertollano in collaboration with the Government of Spain. Díez-Barra said that the regional government is aware that hydrogen has an important role in the renewable energy. However, he mentioned, this gas still requires study and research work, and that is the importance of this new centre, a global pioneer since it will be the first experimental hydrogen for energy purposes.

Same report published in:

  “Hydrogen, the future energy vector” meeting 

12/15/08

The aim of this meeting, organized by Castilla La Mancha University and Iberdrola, is to promote the use of hydrogen in commercial and industrial applications, as well as its environmental and economic benefits.

Source: www.castillalamancha.es

The National Hydrogen Centre will be built in Puertollano
 

12/15/08
 

The National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation () is a new facility devoted exclusively to the research and the development of hydrogen technology and fuel cells in Spain. The Centre was created as a consortium between the Ministry of Science and Innovation and Counseling of Education and Science of the Junta de Castilla-La Mancha, framed within the Map of singular scientific and technical facilities of the Spanish government. The Consortium was established on December 19, 2007 and has established its headquarters in Puertollano (Ciudad Real).

November 2008

 Call for applications closed for the recruitment of Engineers, Administrative Director and Secretary of the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation.
 

As a result of the selection process initiated by the Centre in September for the selection of Junior and Senior Engineers, Secretaries and Administrative Management, the Centre has solved the recruitment of 10 engineers, 1 Secretary of administrative direction and 2 administrative, in this initial phase of the project.

October 2008

The Junta de Castilla la Mancha and the Ministry of Education and Science have decided to create a consortium for the construction, equipping and operation of the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell , with the administrative headquarters in Puertollano.

The cost of the construction and equipping of will not exceed  38.519.000 €.

Once built and equipped the Centre, the highest operating costs, maintenance and research base, until 2021 are estimated in an amount of  91.497.276 €.

financing shall be conducted at 50% for both administrations, JCCM and MEC, both in the costs of design, construction and equipment, such as the annual costs of operation, maintenance and research base.

Same report published in:

September 2008

  Call for applications for the recruitment of SENIOR Y JUNIOR ENGINEERS for the  National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation
 

In the "Jobs" Section each profile is detailed.

The selection process begins in September 2008 and the receipt of applications is permanently open until the effective recruitment of Engineers.

July 2008

 

Call for applications for the recruitment of Executive secretary for the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation

More info in the "Jobs Section", where each profile is detailed.

 

The NATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY EXPERIMENTATION () is looking for an ADMINISTRATIVE.

More info in the "Jobs Section", where each profile is detailed.

  MANUEL MONTES, DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL CENTRE ON HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL EXPERIMENTATION IN PUERTOLLANO

Since September 1 of 2008, the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell , one of the Singular Scientific Technical Infrastructure (ICTS) with its headquarters in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), carries out its activities under the guidance of Manuel Montes Ponce of Leon, Doctor in Industrial Chemistry.


More information in the web Centre www..es
 

   The researcher Manuel Montes will be the director of the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation 

25/July/08
Manuel Montes Ponce de Leon, Doctor in Industrial Chemistry, will be the director of the National Centre on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Experimentation, one of the first Singular Scientific Technical Infrastructure (ICTS) to be located in Puertollano (Ciudad Real).

Same report published in:

June 2008

  Call for applications for the Managing Director of the Centre

Announcement in pdf format

The NATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY EXPERIMENTATION () is looking for a:

MANAGING DIRECTOR

The NATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY EXPERIMENTATION () is a new Scientific Research & Technology Development Spanish Facility, devoted to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The Centre has been created as a Consortium of the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation and the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government, as part of the implementation of the Spanish Roadmap of Scientific and Technological Facilities.

The is devoted to scientific and technology research in all the fields related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, being at the service of the national research and technology community and open to international access and collaboration.

The Managing Director will be responsible of the financial and administrative management of the Centre and will report to the General Director, giving him the technical and administrative assessment in all the activities related to the economic, financial and administrative areas, in order to ensure the success of the Centre.

Salary range and start date are to be negotiated. Review of applications will begin on June 2008, and the recruitment will continue until the position is filled with a proper candidate.

Applications, along with the names of two referrers, should be submitted by e-mail to the following e-mail addresses: sgpitgi@mec.es, cneh2pc@jccm.es and info@cnethpec.es.

 January 2008

24/January/08

The NATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY
EXPERIMENTATION () is a new Scientific Research & Technology Development Spanish Facility, devoted to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The Centre has been created as a Consortium of the Spanish Ministry for Education and Science and the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government, as part of the implementation of the Spanish Roadmap of Scientific and Technological Facilities.

Once the Consortium, the Strategic Board and Executive Committee have been created, the period for selecting the Director of the Center is opened. This phase is really important for the future success of the installation. To continuos with Consortium’s principles of excellence and transparency a Search Committee has been created. The main purpose of this Committee is to make a shortlist of candidates to be considered for an interview to fill manager positions in the .

Applications, along with the names of two referrers, should be submitted by e-mail to the Chair of the Search Committee (dgpt@mec.es, sgpitgi@mec.es, and cneh2pc@jccm.es).

More information can be found in the Newness section.

The participate sin the 2nd Genery Assembly of the Spanish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Plataform.

24/January/08

Last 24th of January the 2nd General Assembly of the Spanish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Plataform was held at the Ministry of Education and Science, and it was attended by one hundred professionals. Taking advantage of the forum, the Vice advisor on Science and Technology of Castilla-La Mancha, Mr. Enríque Diez Barra, presented the initiative for the creation and implementation of the Centre, to all members of the Platform, inviting companys, research centers, universities and other institutions to establish future collaborations with .

For more information http://www.ptehpc.org/Noticias/asamblea_2008_enero.htm

The Ministry of Education and Science and the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government sign an agreement for the creation of a National Center for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Experimentation.
 

21/December/07

Under the programme INGENIO 2010 and integrated into the map Outstanding Scientific and Technical Infrastructure, the Ministry of Education and Science has signed a collaboration agreement with the Castilla-La Mancha Regional Government, for the creation of a National Center for Experimentation Technology Hydrogen and Fuel Cell, placed in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). The budget for the project is 130 million euros for the next 15 years.

The Centre will be use for scientific and technological research in all aspects relating to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and at the service of all national scientific and technological community and open to international cooperation. The Centre is inside the initiatives of European cooperation and coordination in this field.