A £6.5 billion project led by a consortium including British Gas and Johnson Matthey, along with JCB scion Jo Bamford, aims to revolutionize hydrogen production in the UK. The coalition, called Project HySpeed, plans to establish one gigawatt of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030. This initiative aligns with the government's target of ten gigawatts of low-carbon hydrogen production by the same year. The project, if realized, is expected to create 24,300 jobs, with a significant portion based in the UK, and attract substantial private investment. Hydrogen, considered a clean energy form, has faced skepticism regarding its cost and safety, especially in home heating applications. However, proponents argue that scaling up production will lower costs and make hydrogen a more affordable and secure energy source. The consortium behind Project HySpeed claims that building at scale is essential to reducing costs, aiming to deliver hydrogen at a competitive price. The project has received positive feedback from government officials, signaling strong support for the advancement of hydrogen technology in the UK. Overall, the project represents a significant step towards achieving energy security, economic growth, and carbon reduction through the adoption of clean energy technologies.