Delivering hydrogen to the mobility sector to keep the UK moving
Hydrogen is set to play a major role in helping us reach net zero with the Climate Change Committee predicting we will need 250 TWh of hydrogen by 2050.
The transport sector accounts for around 20% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the UK and has a significant impact on the environment. Working in partnership with EET Hydrogen, we are developing a Hydrogen Transport Hub at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex which will supply low carbon hydrogen to the transport sector to help reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Whereas electrification will be a major part of the solution for decarbonising domestic cars, hydrogen will be needed for longer journey fleet vehicles, HGVs and return-to-base vehicles like buses and waste trucks. Hydrogen could also be used in rail, shipping and aviation.
Key benefits
- Reducing emissions from hard to decarbonise transport sectors
- Unlocking economic opportunities for the North West with £135m investment and creation of jobs
- Connecting to large scale hydrogen supply in the region
Timeline
2023
Feasibility
2024
Front end engineering and design (FEED)
2027/8
Hydrogen Transport Hub operational