bp has awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract to Technip Energies for the proposed H2Teesside project in the northeast United Kingdom. H2Teesside is set to become one of the largest low-carbon hydrogen production facilities in the UK, featuring integrated carbon capture technology. This project, part of the East Coast Cluster, will not only focus on hydrogen production but also include a hydrogen distribution pipeline that will connect with other decarbonization projects in the region. H2Teesside aims to produce 1.2 Gw of blue hydrogen by 2027, exceeding 10% of the UK's hydrogen production target for 2023. Additionally, the plant plans to capture and store up to 2 million tonnes/year of CO2 through the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP). Andy Lane, the vice-president for hydrogen and CCUS at bp, UK, emphasized the significance of these agreements as critical milestones for H2Teesside, highlighting the project's progression towards EPC contracts and subsequent construction. The final investment decision for the H2Teesside project is anticipated in 2025, marking a pivotal step in the UK's energy transition towards sustainable practices and the development of crucial infrastructure for hydrogen production and carbon capture.