Hydrogen projects to cut emissions and boost growth

The Government has shortlisted a wave of hydrogen power projects which it believes will help deliver a new era of clean energy.

The 27 projects have been selected for the next stage of a scheme to support low-carbon hydrogen production in the UK. The shortlist includes projects that could use hydrogen to decarbonise their manufacturing and industrial practices, including ammonia production, new clean power generation, glass manufacturing, brick making, and sustainable aviation fuel production.

Industry Minister Sarah Jones, said: “From distilleries and sustainable aviation fuel to public transport and clean energy generation, hydrogen can power our everyday life and unlock clean energy growth across the country as part of our Plan for Change.”

Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, resulting in a zero-carbon fuel that can be used for power generation, transport and industrial processes.