UK Oil & Gas PLC's Dorset Green Hydrogen Initiative with Portland Port
Key Ideas
- UK Oil & Gas PLC's subsidiary, UK Energy Storage, has signed MOUs with Portland Port for green hydrogen initiatives in Dorset, aiming to generate 1 GW of green hydrogen and establish a hydrogen energy hub.
- The planned projects include green hydrogen production via import and electrolysis, hydrogen-powered generation within Portland Port, and a unique 'Hydrogen Battery' concept to address renewable energy intermittency.
- The company aims to strengthen its case for government revenue support by integrating green hydrogen sources with storage, in alignment with UK's decarbonization goals by 2030.
- The initiative, if successful, would contribute significantly to the decarbonization of Southern and Southwest England, the Solent Cluster, and the wider UK energy system.
UK Oil & Gas PLC has announced a significant development in green hydrogen initiatives in Dorset, United Kingdom. The company's subsidiary, UK Energy Storage, has signed Memorandums of Understanding with Portland Port Limited to collaborate on green hydrogen projects. These initiatives include the generation of 1 GW of green hydrogen through import and electrolysis, with the aim of establishing a hydrogen energy hub in the region. The projects also involve the concept of a 'Hydrogen Battery' to tackle renewable energy intermittency by storing excess energy as hydrogen for future use. The close proximity of UK Energy Storage's South Dorset storage site to Portland Port presents a unique opportunity to create a large-scale integrated green hydrogen hub. If successful, this initiative would be one of the key national scale hubs in the UK's hydrogen system, offering significant storage and production capacity. The company is also in dialogue with potential green hydrogen suppliers to support these projects. By integrating green hydrogen sources with storage, UK Oil & Gas PLC aims to bolster its case for government revenue support, aligning with the UK's target to decarbonize the power system by 2030. The company's efforts in Dorset are expected to play a crucial role in decarbonizing the region and contributing to the wider UK energy transition.