SSE and EET Hydrogen to Build 40MW Green Hydrogen Project in Ellesmere Port
Key Ideas
- A 40MW green hydrogen project named Gowy Green Hydrogen is set to be constructed in Ellesmere Port, UK.
- The facility aims to supply hydrogen to local industries, reducing carbon dioxide emissions and supporting job creation.
- The UK targets 10GW of low carbon hydrogen capacity by 2030, with green hydrogen playing a significant role.
- Construction is expected to start by 2028, following feasibility studies, design, and site investigations.
SSE Thermal and EET Hydrogen have come together to announce a significant project in the UK, the Gowy Green Hydrogen facility. The project, named after the nearby River Gowy, will be based at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port. With a capacity of 40MW, the facility aims to provide hydrogen to local industries, assisting them in reducing carbon emissions and fostering job growth in the region. The UK government has set ambitious targets to achieve 10GW of low carbon hydrogen capacity by 2030, with green hydrogen being a crucial component in this transition towards cleaner energy. Construction of the Gowy Green Hydrogen facility is slated to commence by 2028, with all feasibility studies complete, and design and site investigations currently underway. Anticipated plans include submitting a planning application in 2025, followed by a final investment decision. Hannah Bronwin, the Director of Business Development for SSE Thermal, emphasizes the importance of scaling up green hydrogen production to address decarbonization challenges in hard-to-abate industries and to advance towards a cleaner energy landscape.