Launch of the BarMar Public Consultation

BarMar is the 400 km subsea pipeline project connecting Barcelona to Fos-sur-Mer, dedicated to transporting two million tonnes per year of renewable hydrogen. It is a key segment of the European H2med corridor that interconnects the Iberian Peninsula, France, and Germany. This infrastructure is set to play a major role in decarbonizing industry and helping to strengthen the European Union's energy sovereignty.

The project includes the creation of a compression station at the starting point in the port of Barcelona and an arrival station at Fos-sur-Mer. The study area for the pipeline's installation, which will be presented during the consultation is located at least ten kilometers from the French coast (excluding the landing point at Fos-sur-Mer).

From May 6 to July 12, 2026, BarMar will undergo a preliminary public consultation under the Environmental Code. Three neutral and independent guarantors, appointed by the National Commission for Public Debate, will follow the consultation, ensuring the sincerity of the exchanges and the proper information of the public.

A total of 25 discussion sessions are proposed, some of which will be streamed live; the details can be found at https://h2medproject.com/fr/barmar/ . From this same site, the public has access to the digital register where they can submit their opinions and questions throughout the consultation period.