Major Energy Firms Collaborate on Groundbreaking Hydrogen Projects in the Humber Region
Key Ideas
  • Equinor, Centrica, and SSE Thermal presented plans for multiple hydrogen projects in the Humber region, including a green and blue hydrogen production facility, a hydrogen pipeline, and a hydrogen storage facility.
  • The projects aim to produce up to 1.2GW of blue hydrogen and up to 1GW of green hydrogen by the end of the decade, with plans to scale up production through the 2030s.
  • The collaboration between the energy firms is seen as a crucial step towards decarbonisation, reducing emissions, and stimulating economic growth in the region, while supporting the UK's net zero targets.
  • Key stakeholders, including Energy Minister Lord Callanan and Beverley & Holderness MP Graham Stuart, expressed enthusiasm for the projects, highlighting their importance in driving the development of a thriving hydrogen economy and creating job opportunities.
Major energy firms Equinor, Centrica, and SSE Thermal have unveiled ambitious hydrogen projects in the Humber region during an event in Westminster. These projects include the creation of H2H Easington, a green and blue hydrogen production facility, a hydrogen pipeline linking various sites, and a hydrogen storage facility. The plans involve producing up to 1.2GW of blue hydrogen and up to 1GW of green hydrogen, with production set to begin by the end of the decade and expand in the 2030s. The collaboration aims to reduce emissions, drive economic growth, and support the UK's net zero targets. Stakeholders, including Energy Minister Lord Callanan and MP Graham Stuart, have praised the projects for their potential in advancing decarbonisation and creating job opportunities in the region.
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