Statera Energy has submitted a Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) application for the Kintore Hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, UK. The proposed 3GW facility is set to be the largest in Europe and the UK's first utility-scale green hydrogen plant. Statera Energy aims for the first 500MW of capacity to be operational by 2028, with full capacity expected to save up to 1.4Mt of CO2 per year. The project is anticipated to create up to 3,500 jobs during construction and 200 high quality jobs on-site, bringing a projected benefit of £1bn to the UK economy by 2035. The Kintore Hydrogen plant will play a crucial role in balancing the UK's power system and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like offshore wind. Statera Energy's CEO, Tom Vernon, emphasized the importance of the project in contributing to the growth of the UK's hydrogen economy, enhancing energy independence, and accelerating the development of domestic industrial supply chains. The strategic location of the project will capitalize on surplus wind power to produce green hydrogen and help lower production costs. Additionally, the plant is expected to support energy security, aid in the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries, and assist in balancing the grid. The project aligns with the Electricity System Operator's forecast of £5bn in savings for consumers through strategically locating flexible demand, such as hydrogen electrolysers, in Scotland. Statera Energy's submission for the Kintore Hydrogen project signifies a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future in the UK.