hydrogen strategy

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has revealed that the UK has fallen from second to eighth place in the International Hydrogen Progress Index.

The UK Government has unveiled a 17-strong shortlist of green hydrogen projects, totalling 262MW of capacity, which could receive funding.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a consultation on legislative proposals for offshore hydrogen pipelines and storage.

The UK Government is set to launch a new certification for hydrogen sourcing aiming to provide further transparency and “reliable” tracing of its production.

The UK government has allocated a total of £102 million to support both nuclear and hydrogen innovation in a bid to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint.

Hydrogen could play a vitally important role in the decarbonisation of the UK power system by providing flexibility services as a cheaper alternative to gas-fired flexible generation, Aurora Energy Research said.

Greater Manchester is set to gain its first low-carbon hydrogen fuel hub courtesy of developer Carlton Power having secured planning permission for phase one of a £300 million scheme.