Statera Energy, a specialist in battery storage and flexible energy production, has submitted a proposal to construct Europe’s largest green hydrogen facility in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Kintore Hydrogen project aims to invest £600 million to establish 500 megawatts of capacity by 2028, eventually scaling it up to three gigawatts by the end of the decade, aligning with 60% of the Scottish Government’s hydrogen production target. Green hydrogen production, which involves using renewable energy sources to power electrolysis for water splitting, will be central to this project. Statera plans to leverage Scotland’s wind energy resources and address network constraints by turning excess wind power into hydrogen. Additionally, the proximity to the River Don will ensure a constant water supply for the electrolysis process. The project foresees creating up to 3,500 jobs during construction and around 200 permanent jobs post-completion. Statera envisions making a final investment decision by 2026, subject to government backing. The company also aims to supply hydrogen to networks and considers blending hydrogen with other gases as an interim measure to kickstart projects like Kintore. This initiative marks a significant step towards sustainable energy development in Scotland.