SSE Thermal and Siemens Energy have announced a collaboration named Mission H2 Power to develop gas turbine technology capable of running on 100% hydrogen at the Keadby 2 Power Station in North Lincolnshire. Siemens Energy will work on creating a combustion system for the SGT5-9000HL gas turbine that can operate using hydrogen while offering the flexibility to run on natural gas or a mix of both fuels. This initiative is part of SSE's efforts to transition away from unabated fossil fuels and advance hydrogen projects, aiming to support the decarbonization of the energy sector. The partnership highlights the importance of hydrogen-fired power stations in providing flexible backup to renewables, with the National Energy System Operator predicting a need for around 7GW of low-carbon flexible power on the UK system by 2035, half of which could be supplied by hydrogen-fired stations. The investment in hydrogen technology at Keadby 2 Power Station shows a positive outlook towards hydrogen as a key component of the clean power system in the UK.