Government Allocates £2.3bn for Green Hydrogen Projects Across UK
Key Ideas
  • Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen receives the largest share from the UK government's £2.3bn allocation, with 11 green hydrogen projects benefiting across Great Britain.
  • The project in Bradford is expected to generate £120m for the local economy, create up to 125 new jobs, and help the region achieve its climate change ambitions.
  • Funding aims to bridge the cost gap between renewable hydrogen energy and market price over 15 years to boost production and demand.
  • The hydrogen production facility in Bradford will be located at Birkshall Gas Works, producing 12.5 tonnes of hydrogen per day with various facilities for production, storage, and refuelling.
The UK government has announced the allocation of £2.3bn for green hydrogen projects, with the Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen project set to receive the largest share. This initiative includes a total of 11 green hydrogen projects across Great Britain, with a combined capacity of 125MW. The funding aims to support the development of renewable hydrogen energy by bridging the cost gap with market prices over the next 15 years, stimulating production and demand. The Bradford project, led by Hygen Energy and N-Gen with the support of the council, is expected to bring significant economic benefits, generating £120m for the local economy and creating up to 125 new jobs. The project will be located at Birkshall Gas Works in Bradford and will have the capacity to produce 12.5 tonnes of hydrogen per day, with facilities for production, storage, dispensing, and refuelling. Local leaders, including Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Tracy Brabin, have expressed their support for the project, highlighting its importance in helping Bradford achieve its climate change goals and stimulate economic growth.
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