THE CAPITAL HYDROGEN PROGRAMME
Working in partnership to deliver hydrogen for London, the East of England and the South East
Introduction
The UK government has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 with a target of a 78% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035.
For the capital, the Greater London Authority (GLA) has set an even more challenging target of achieving net zero for the whole of London by 2030 and to deliver this will require significant action.
Low carbon hydrogen is critical to reaching net zero and will allow decarbonisation of heavy industry, power generation, heavy transport and heating. The gas transmission and distribution networks have a key role in providing the transportation network to supply hydrogen to customers.
Project leads
What is the Capital Hydrogen Programme?
Capital Hydrogen is a collaboration between Cadent, National Gas Transmission and SGN. It is a 15-20 year programme that will allow a transition from a natural gas network to a hydrogen network in London, the East of England and the South East.
Working with key stakeholders, Capital Hydrogen will identify and realise the potential which hydrogen brings to the development of the low carbon economy in the region.
What is the First Stage of the Programme?
Developing our vision
The first stage of the Capital Hydrogen programme has been the development of a strategic vision for hydrogen in London and the South East.
This has been informed by a feasibility study that identifies how much hydrogen may be needed in London, the biggest demand centre in the region. The demand scenario has been built on the Net Zero Scenario work delivered for the Greater London Authority (GLA) and illustrates the way in which the gas networks will work together to achieve the GLA’s projected ‘Accelerated Green’ Pathway to Net Zero.
London’s hydrogen story draws in a much wider geographical area, as the majority of hydrogen consumed in London will be produced outside the city at locations such as Bacton (Norfolk), in the Thames Estuary and at other emerging production centres down the East Anglia coast and in the South East. The feasibility report also considers potential hydrogen demand across the whole of the East of England and South East Region.
The feasibility study identifies:
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Capital Hydrogen Map
Our current understanding of potential hydrogen production, hydrogen use and the transportation of hydrogen are shown on the map below.
By 2033, National Gas Transmission will repurpose existing transmission pipelines as part of a wider Hydrogen Backbone (Project Union). It will provide 100% hydrogen transmission routes from the East of England and the South East into London, connecting hydrogen supply with hydrogen demand across the region. In addition, in the 2020s, we see the development of shorter sections of 100% hydrogen pipeline that connect localised hydrogen production and industrial end use clusters
about us
Cadent operates and maintains the largest gas distribution network in the UK and is committed to keeping customers safe and warm, bringing gas to 11 million homes and businesses throughout the North-West, West Midlands, East Midlands, South Yorkshire, East of England and North London. Cadent manages the National Gas Emergency Service on behalf of the gas industry.
National Gas Transmission owns and operates the high-pressure gas transmission network in Great Britain, which contains 7,630km of high-pressure pipelines, 68 gas compressors and more than 500 above-ground installations. National Gas Transmission is responsible for making sure the country’s gas is transported safely and efficiently from where it is produced to where it is consumed. As the Gas System Operator, National Gas Transmission are responsible for ensuring that supply and demand are balanced in real time, day to day.
SGN operates two of the largest gas networks in the UK. SGN distributes gas in Scotland and in the South and South-East of England. It provides a safe and secure supply of natural gas to 5.9 million customers through 74,000km of gas mains and services.
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Cadent, National Gas Transmission and SGN are working together across the UK to show how their networks can be re-purposed to hydrogen through collaborative research ventures, feasibility studies and pilot programme.
The knowledge gained from these initiatives and working with other stakeholders will be used to inform the Capital Hydrogen Programme.
capital Hydrogen news
Jacobs has been appointed as the lead contractor for the Pre-Front End Engineering Design (Pre-FEED) phase of Cadent's East London Hydrogen Pipeline project.
This phase is crucial in setting the technical and strategic direction for a project that will significantly contribute to the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure and clean energy goals.
The East London Hydrogen Pipeline (ELHP) is a key project within the Capital Hydrogen programme being delivered by Cadent, National Gas, and SGN.
Graduates at Cadent have successfully introduced hydrogen fuel cell technology to Cadent’s construction activities using a GeoPura Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU) to power their welfare cabins at the Meridian Water Development, London.
The unit uses fuel cell technology and hydrogen to generate off-grid electricity. The HPU’s only emissions are pure water (H2O) and it’s estimated that this solution will prevent around 19,000kg of CO2 and other harmful emissions.
The East London Hydrogen Pipeline by Cadent aims to help decarbonise industry by supplying hydrogen instead of natural gas. Spanning Thurrock, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham, forecasts gathered in the region estimate a hydrogen demand of 5TWh annually by 2035+. However, local production falls short. Cadent is seeking more hydrogen production or imports in the Thames Estuary and encourages producers to get in touch if they have interests in this region. They are finalising the procurement of consultants for technical pre-FEED analysis of the new 100% hydrogen pipeline during 2024, focusing on project assurance, technical consent, and constructability perspectives.
Email Kelly Manders to get involved on kelly.manders@cadentgas.com
British Sugar, producer and supplier of over 50% of the sugar consumed in the UK, has won the 'Industrial Energy Award' at the Association for Decentralised Energy Awards held in June 2024. British Sugar was chosen as the recipient of the award for their comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap at their Wissington Site. British Sugar's processes have become more energy efficient and sustainable in recent years, re-engineering essential processes such as the steam required in sugar manufacturing.
Visit the ADE Awards webpage
Ikigai, Capital Hydrogen member, has secured funding from the UK Government's South Africa-UK PACT programme to explore the viability of Green Hydrogen Production and Export infrastructure from South Africa's Eastern Cape region to global markets including the UK. The project will help to bring innovation, job creation, community participation whilst strengthening the export market for green hydrogen for South Africa and beyond.
Click here to view Ikigai's press release
With a fantastic turnout of over 80 members, the event showcased a vibrant exchange of insights and updates shaping the hydrogen landscape.
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Based at DNV Spadeadam, a research and test facility in Cumbria, FutureGrid has announced a world first, as they have demonstrated 100% hydrogen flow in their high-pressure transmission pipes. By achieving this incredible milestone, National Gas Transmission is one step closer to demonstrating the technical ability for hydrogen to be transported safely across existing infrastructure. The next steps for FutureBuild are also progressing, breaking ground on plans for a 1km hydrogen compression test loop and deblending system to allow for hydrogen refuelling of assets at the facility itself.
Uniper has taken a significant step in its commitment to carbon capture by awarding process design package (PD) contracts to Technip Energies and Aker Carbon Capture for its proposed Grain Carbon Capture Project. The project aims to retrofit post-combustion carbon capture technology on up to three units of the existing 1,326MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant at Grain power station in the Southeast of England. If implemented, the Grain Carbon Capture project could remove over 2 million tonnes of CO2 per year, contributing to the UK's net zero goals.
Harwich has been identified as a prime location for bringing together businesses and organisations involved in clean energy to drive economic growth in the area. In a report published by Opergy Group and commissioned by Tendring District Council, the University of Essex and Freeport East, proposals are set out for an iconic multi-million pound innovation hub with a focus on clean fuels like green hydrogen for local transportation.
A report released in November 2023 revealed that net zero plan of the Solent Cluster could be the catalyst for significant economic growth and job creation. The analysis indicates that decarbonising industries in the Solent region has the potential to generate 18,000 new skilled jobs and contribute an £11.9 billion boost to the economy. The report emphasises the positive impact of transitioning to a hydrogen economy and implementing carbon capture and storage technologies. Among the 100 plus members of the Solent Cluster is SGN, a leading player in the Capital Hydrogen Programme.
National Gas has embarked on the next stage of its hydrogen programme by partnering with Jacobs and ERM to conduct pre-FEED activities for Project Union. The initiative aims to create a hydrogen backbone, connecting industrial regions across Britain. The project involves repurposing existing gas transmission infrastructure and constructing new pipelines to establish a network spanning 2,000km - equivalent to 25% of Britain's current methane transmission network.
Following the sale of the bulk of its North Sea assets to Ithaca Energy, Summit Energy Evoluton Ltd (SEEL) has embarked on a hydrogen-focused venture with Progressive Energy. The collaboration aims to build the Bacton Energy Hub on the Norfolk Coast, focusing on low carbon hydrogen production. The project aligns with broader efforts to transition to a hydrogen economy and reduce carbon emissions, with plans to produce between 355 MW and 1 GW of hydrogen by 2030.
National Gas Transmission are building a hydrogen test facility from decommissioned assets in Spadeadam, Cumbria to explore the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative to gas. The facility will support National Gas Transmission’s investigation into the possibility of transporting hydrogen within the UK's National Transmission System (NTS).
Hydeploy is a series of pilots designed to demonstrate that blending of up to 20% low carbon hydrogen into the gas network is safe and technically feasible. Through its Keele University and Winlaton village demonstrations, HyDeploy has already shown that a blend of low carbon hydrogen and natural gas can be used to heat our homes and business in the same way as pure natural gas, but with a lower carbon emissions impact. The final phase of the programme will demonstrate that a blend of 20% hydrogen and natural gas can be used in heavy industrial equipment.
SGN secured funding of £29.9m to test the use of high-pressure pipelines for hydrogen transmission and storage as an option for net zero heating and determine whether Britain’s transmission networks can be repurposed for hydrogen gas.
The project is based in Grangemouth, Scotland, and delivered in partnership with INEOS, who have extensive manufacturing and infrastructure facilities in the region and will supply the hydrogen for the live trial.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board’s Hydrogen Route Map outlines how to deliver a hydrogen ecosystem within the Thames Estuary. We have worked extensively with stakeholders to put in place the building blocks to support the transition from fossil fuels and support the UK Government’s hydrogen and net zero strategies.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board are seeking to unlock and maximise benefits for the Estuary’s businesses and communities by bringing investment, employment and training opportunities.
The OGA (referred since March 2022 as the North Sea Transition Authority) commissioned a study to look at future hydrogen demand and users of hydrogen in the Bacton Catchment Area, on the Norfolk coast.
The study identified a credible route to hydrogen production to meet this demand and found that there is significant economic opportunity for a hydrogen led Energy Hub at Bacton and its potential contribution in the UK’s energy future.
SGN, ExxonMobil and GIG are working together to explore the potential use of hydrogen and carbon capture to help reduce emissions in the Southampton industrial cluster.
The project will look at the potential for creating a hydrogen super-hub in the Port of Southampton, developing a centre of excellence for hydrogen production and distribution on the south coast.
SGN is developing a world-first hydrogen network in Levenmouth, Fife, which will bring renewable hydrogen into homes in 2023 for heating and cooking.
The project will provide compelling evidence of hydrogen’s performance in a real-world domestic setting as a zero-carbon energy source, as the Scottish and UK Governments seek to reach net zero by 2045 and 2050 respectively.
The clean gas will be produced locally, by a dedicated electrolysis plant powered by a nearby offshore wind turbine.
A consortium of companies involved in energy generation, infrastructure and design are working together to stimulate a hydrogen economy for London and the South East.
The project’s objective is to develop a hydrogen production facility, located on Kent’s Isle of Grain, supplying low-carbon hydrogen to London and the South East.
The OGA (referred since March 2022 as the North Sea Transition Authority) commissioned a study to look at future hydrogen demand and users of hydrogen in the Bacton Catchment Area, on the Norfolk coast.
The study found that there is significant economic opportunity for a hydrogen led Energy Hub at Bacton and its potential contribution in the UK’s energy future from a combination of energy transition and new energy production projects.
SGN, ExxonMobil and GIG are working together to explore the potential use of hydrogen and carbon capture to help reduce emissions in the Southampton industrial cluster.
The project will look at the potential for creating a hydrogen super-hub in the Port of Southampton, developing a centre of excellence for hydrogen production and distribution on the south coast.
SGN is developing a world-first hydrogen network in Levenmouth, Fife, which will bring renewable hydrogen into homes in 2023 for heating and cooking.
The project will provide compelling evidence of hydrogen’s performance in a real-world domestic setting as a zero-carbon energy source, as the Scottish and UK Governments seek to reach net zero by 2045 and 2050 respectively.
The clean gas will be produced locally, by a dedicated electrolysis plant powered by a nearby offshore wind turbine.
Hydrogen Production
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A consortium of companies involved in energy generation, infrastructure and design are working together to stimulate a hydrogen economy for London and the South East.
The project’s objective is to develop a hydrogen production facility, located on Kent’s Isle of Grain, supplying low-carbon hydrogen to London and the South East.
The OGA (referred since March 2022 as the North Sea Transition Authority) commissioned a study to look at future hydrogen demand and users of hydrogen in the Bacton Catchment Area, on the Norfolk coast.
The study found that there is significant economic opportunity for a hydrogen led Energy Hub at Bacton and its potential contribution in the UK’s energy future from a combination of energy transition and new energy production projects.
government updates
On 4th July, the country elected its first Labour Government since 2010. Central to the party’s commitments to green energy is a pledge to invest £500 million to support the manufacturing of green hydrogen, remove the de-facto ban on onshore wind turbines, and create a National Wealth Fund to help the country become a clean energy superpower. The incoming Government has also pledged to set up ‘Great British Energy’. We look forward to seeing how the new public company will help spur investment in much needed clean energy projects such as Capital Hydrogen.
The Chancellor has announced an additional £120 million to the Green Industries Growth Accelerator (GIGA) to further support the expansion of low carbon manufacturing supply chains across the UK. The aim is to accelerate the transition to low carbon energy and lower costs across the industry. Up to £390 million of the GIGA fund is expected to be allocated to supple chains for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen.
The Government is seeking evidence to help inform the design of the hydrogen Green Industries Growth Accelerator (GIGA) supply chain fund. The £960 million fund is designed to support the expansion of strong and sustainable clean energy supply chains across the UK. Evidence will assist the Government to better understand the manufacturing project pipeline, and the issues faced by the supply chain within the hydrogen sector. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is holding 2 workshops to give stakeholders the opportunity to submit their views.
Hydrogen projects in the Capital Hydrogen region received a boost recently as the Government provided an additional £21 million of support to seven projects across the country. Local hydrogen projects in Suffolk will be powered up by the funding, which is going towards the development of new hydrogen production plants for use across a range of industries. The support will help to accelerate the transition to Net Zero, whilst upscaling UK hydrogen production for increased energy security in the long term.
As part of the Hydrogen Production Business Model and Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, the Government has announced the first successful projects to be offered contracts under the first hydrogen allocation round (HAR1). HAR1 represents the largest number of commercial scale green hydrogen production projects announced at once anywhere in Europe, providing over £2 billion of revenue support from the Hydrogen Production Business Model and over £90 million for construction under the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board’s Hydrogen Route Map outlines how to deliver a hydrogen ecosystem within the Thames Estuary. We have worked extensively with stakeholders to put in place the building blocks to support the transition from fossil fuels and support the UK Government’s hydrogen and net zero strategies.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board are seeking to unlock and maximise benefits for the Estuary’s businesses and communities by bringing investment, employment and training opportunities.
SGN secured funding of £29.9m to test the use of high-pressure pipelines for hydrogen transmission and storage as an option for net zero heating and determine whether Britain’s transmission networks can be repurposed for hydrogen gas.
The project will be based in Grangemouth, Scotland, and delivered in partnership with INEOS, who have extensive manufacturing and infrastructure facilities in the region and will supply the hydrogen for the live trial.
Hydeploy covers a number of phased energy pilot studies looking at blending hydrogen into the existing gas network in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from energy used to heat our buildings and homes. The different project phases are collectively generating evidence to demonstrate how blended hydrogen can be used safely.
The project is hosted at Keele University in Staffordshire and is being funded by Ofgem’s Gas Network Innovation Competition, Cadent Gas Ltd and Northern Gas Networks.
National Grid Gas Transmission are building a hydrogen test facility from decommissioned assets in Spadeadam, Cumbria to explore the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative to gas. The facility will support National Grid Gas Transmission’s investigation into the possibility of transporting hydrogen within the UK's National Transmission System (NTS).
MEMBERS
B&D Energy Ltd, an energy services company wholly owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, has created a number of heat networks in the borough. They are committed to decarbonising the heat supplied through these networks and are very interested to explore how hydrogen could help deliver decarbonisation in the borough.
Britannia Refined Metals (BRM) provide metal mining services and operate natural gas fired processes. BRM are interested in the potential role hydrogen may play in replacing conventional fuels in the future and are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to progress investigation of hydrogen use in their processes for the future.
British Sugar is a homegrown industry working with over 2,300 sugar beet growers across the East of England, the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We produce and supply over 50% of the sugar consumed in the UK and support around 7,000 highly skilled jobs across the country. British Sugar is committed to leading a sustainable industry and have indicated their interest to work with Capital Hydrogen to explore the use of low carbon hydrogen within their industrial processes.
Cadent operates and maintains the largest gas distribution network in the UK and is committed to keeping customers safe and warm, bringing gas to 11 million homes and businesses throughout the North-West, West Midlands, East Midlands, South Yorkshire, East of England and North London. Cadent manages the National Gas Emergency Service on behalf of the gas industry.
Carlton Power are an energy development company who are leading a hydrogen project with major industry on the south side of the Thames Estuary to produce and supply green hydrogen. Carlton Power has committed to work in conjunction with the activities of Capital Hydrogen to ensure developments remain complementary.
Cemex are a multinational building materials company that are already implementing the use of hydrogen within global cement operations. They are committed to work with Capital Hydrogen and equipment manufacturers to assess the feasibility of implementing hydrogen powered equipment and vehicles at their sites in London.
The City of London Corporation has adopted a radical Climate Action Strategy which breaks new ground and sets out how the organisation will achieve net zero, build climate resilience and champion sustainable growth over the next two decades.
CMB Tech are manufacturers of marine vessels including those fuelled by hydrogen and ammonia and as developers of hydrogen applications, are in need of reliable hydrogen supply to support next generation hydrogen vehicles and ships. CMB Tech have committed to work with Capital Hydrogen to provide user demand for hydrogen in and around London and the South East of England.
DP World is the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Owned and operated by DP World, London Gateway is the fastest growing, most technologically advanced container port in the UK and a key pillar of Thames Freeport. They are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to share knowledge on potential demand of hydrogen and supply chain decarbonisation.
Eni UK are an integrated energy company and are enablers of hydrogen production at scale using carbon capture and storage (CCS), with activities located in the Bacton area through their Bacton Thames Net Zero initiative. ENI are committed to cooperation with Capital Hydrogen to integrate their plans and allow low carbon hydrogen production and distribution in the region.
Essex County Council have a commitment to accelerate the transition to net zero in the county. The Essex Climate Action commission has made two critical recommendations for hydrogen: to create hydrogen storage facilities by 2030 and to create facilities to produce green hydrogen by 2040. They are committed to work with Capital Hydrogen to provide local data and help develop and realise Essex’s hydrogen potential.
Eurovia is a specialist highways and infrastructure business, responsible for improving the UK’s highways network. They are revolutionising the way they work with production processes and greener fleet. Eurovia is committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to support the development of a hydrogen network in the southeast.
FM Conway are a leading infrastructure services company that has committed to play a role as an industry partner in exploring how hydrogen can play a role in asphalt plants in supporting Net Zero ambitions. They are committed to work with Capital Hydrogen on testing and development of hydrogen solutions, training and developing their workforce with regard to hydrogen innovation and technology.
Four Zeros Energy is an independent energy infrastructure development firm with over 50 years’ combined experience of project development and delivery in the UK. We are developing green hydrogen projects which support the decarbonisation of UK industry and aide in the development of crucial hydrogen transport networks such as Capital Hydrogen.
Freeport East has a vision to be a Green Hydrogen Hub of the future. They expect to be a producer and consumer of green hydrogen and centre for innovation. They welcome the opportunity to collaborate with Capital Hydrogen to accelerate critical emissions reductions across the transport sector.
FT Pipeline Systems Ltd, provides infrastructure across the water and gas industry and has four decades of experience working in the hydrogen sector. The company is dedicated to future-proofing gas control assets for hydrogen use, offering more efficient, hydrogen ready skid mounted, pressure control and flow measurement stations. These systems are all designed to comply with IGEM Gas/Hydrogen standards, CE marking and PED certified. FT Gas offer design, build and installation and commissioning services. They are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to explore the ambition and potential to expand the use of hydrogen across the Thames area and beyond.
GeoPura was founded to help source enough clean energy to electrify the global economy and navigate the logistical issues of getting this energy to where it is needed. The GeoPura solution uses renewable energy, normally solar PV or wind, to create hydrogen and hydrogen-based zero emission fuels. This fuel is then transported to locations where a local generator converts it to electrical power. From start to finish the process is clean and carbon-free – the only by-product is pure water.
Haltermann Carless is a pioneer in the creation of bespoke hydrocarbon solutions for use across a range of industries. With a wide-ranging Sustainability Strategy that includes a goal to bring a range of sustainable products to the market by 2030, the company has committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to increase the use of hydrogen within its product offering across London, the South East and the East of England.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions, operating in 50 countries across the world. They are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to decarbonise their commercial and industrial processes.
Offering seamlessly connected logistics services throughout the global supply chain, Hutchison Logistics is working closely with its customers and partners to decarbonise their entire logistics operations and is delighted to be working with Capital Hydrogen to explore the use of hydrogen within the sector.
H+H, the UK’s largest manufacturer of aircrete blocks and systems, recognises the potential for hydrogen to decarbonise industrial manufacturing. It is committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to harness the capabilities of this sustainable gas within its operations.
Hydrogen East is exploring the scope for development of hydrogen markets in the East of England. Hydrogen East are committed to work with Capital Hydrogen to provide local stakeholder engagement, research, data analysis and feasibility studies.
H2Terminals Limited, along with its supply chain partners, are collaborating to implement a green hydrogen (H2) infrastructure project in the UK. The project aims to provide green power to businesses located along the Thames Estuary and River. It is part of the private sector led Thames Estuary Growth Board action plan, which seeks to attract investment and development to the Thames Estuary area. Lloyd's Register will collaborate with the project partners to assess the regulatory requirements, including safety cases and risk assessments, for the development of the offshore island and supply chain.
Industrial Chemicals has developed from an Essex based transport company into a national chemical manufacturer and trader with nine operations throughout the UK. Alongside their 50 years of experience in trading and manufacturing bulk chemicals throughout the UK, the company also operates a fleet of over 90 dedicated bulk chemical delivery vehicles over 5 sites across the UK. They are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to investigate the potential for decarbonising their processes.
Intergen is a leading developer, operator and owner of power generation facilities across the UK, ensuring a stable, dependable energy supply for all. Powering 1.07 million homes every year, Intergen has committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to expand the use of hydrogen within the UK's energy supply, as well as its own processes.
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Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Working with Capital Hydrogen will enable Imerys to explore how the low carbon gas can decarbonise its production and product development services, driving substantial greenhouse gas reductions.
Ikigai is an energy transition bankability advisor and co-developer, focused on decarbonisation of core infrastructure. Ikigai has worked closely with the Thames Estuary Growth Board, to develop the Hydrogen Route Map and Investment Strategy for the Thames Estuary region and has also contributed to the Capital Hydrogen project.
Jacobs are experts in professional services, specialising in consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. They are committed to helping to solve the world's most critical problems and are keen to explore how they can help advance the cause for hydrogen in the UK. Jacobs has also been contracted by Cadent for the Pre-FEED phase of the East London Hydrogen Pipeline.
The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation and an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure. Connecting the M2/A2, A13 and M25, the crossing would almost double road capacity across the Thames, east of London and ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing. National Highways plans to use low carbon hydrogen as a fuel during construction of the scheme and supports Capital Hydrogen’s ambition to make low carbon hydrogen available across the region.
Marine2o are a hydrogen infrastructure development company focusing on port locations around the UK including the Thames Estuary. Marine2o are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen, contributing logistical information for moving hydrogen from production sites to demand locations in the Thames area.
One of the leading airport groups in the UK, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, serving 60 million passengers every year. The group is dedicated to working with Capital Hydrogen to help it develop a regional Hydrogen-based infrastructure capable of supporting London Stansted’s ambitions to decarbonise and operate zero-emission Hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.
National Gas Transmission owns and operates the high-pressure gas transmission network in Great Britain, which contains 7,630km of high-pressure pipelines, 68 gas compressors and more than 500 above-ground installations. National Gas Transmission is responsible for making sure the country’s gas is transported safely and efficiently from where it is produced to where it is consumed. As the Gas System Operator, National Gas Transmission are responsible for ensuring that supply and demand are balanced in real time, day to day.
Navigator Terminals is an independent, UK based Chemicals, Energy and Fuels storage and infrastructure partner strategically located in major UK ports. Navigator Terminals is focused on the energy transition and hydrogen is key to their growth. Working with Capital Hydrogen will unlock the opportunities for import, storage, blending, utilisation, and export of future energy carriers.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is a pillar of our society, providing healthcare for all free at the point of use. With ambitious targets to reach Net Zero by 2040 and be the world's first net zero national health service, hydrogen could play a huge role in helping to realise these efforts. The NHS will work closely with Capital Hydrogen to explore the benefits of hydrogen and how it could be used across the service.
North Norfolk District Council, home to the Bacton Energy Hub site, supports the UK’s transition to Net Zero. The Council is committed to working with partners in the Capital Hydrogen project to decarbonise energy use across the economy and explore ways in which hydrogen can be an energy source for the future.
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) are working with government to influence the carbon storage industry in the North Sea and are supportive of exploring synergies between The Bacton Energy Plan and the Capital Hydrogen Programme.
The Port of Tilbury, owned by Forth Ports is located in Tilbury, Essex and is the principal port for London. They are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to develop the future demand for hydrogen, provide access to all transport modes for storage and distribution and deliver potential hydrogen solutions to the Thames Freeport.
Progressive Energy are a project development and implementation company and a major player in Hynet North West. Progressive Energy are committed to develop links between Bacton Energy Hub and Capital Hydrogen whenever possible to ensure coherence between hydrogen supply and demand scenarios.
Rux Energy is dedicated to laying the foundations to help accelerate the decarbonisation of Britain's hydrogen industry. Through the development and deployment of its proprietary advanced nanoporous materials, Rux will significantly improve hydrogen storage density, efficiency and safety, providing a lower-cost, higher performance solution for bulk hydrogen supply, and storage for heavy transport, including heavy vehicles, maritime, rail and aviation sectors. Rux is committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to advance the hydrogen sector across the region, and deliver lower cost hydrogen solutions for all end-users, faster.
RWE are a multinational energy company, that has committed to work with Capital Hydrogen to explore the feasibility of electrolytic hydrogen production in the Southeast of England.
SGN operates two of the largest gas networks in the UK. SGN distributes gas in Scotland and in the South and South-East of England. It provides a safe and secure supply of natural gas to 5.9 million customers through 74,000km of gas mains and services.
Shell UK is making major strategic investments in the UK energy system and many of the UK’s flagship Energy Transition projects such as Scotwind and Acorn. They are involved in the development of new Hydrogen production facilities in the UK’s regional energy hubs. Shell UK are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to realise the potential hydrogen brings to the low carbon economy in London, the East and South East of England.
Statera Energy is a new generation energy company that is developing large-scale hydrogen production projects across the UK and has committed to collaborate on hydrogen infrastructure requirements, network connections and skills training in their Thurrock production project.
Suffolk County Council is one of the local authorities set to benefit from the use of low carbon hydrogen across the Thames area. They have committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to identify best use cases for hydrogen across Suffolk to support their ambitions to deliver energy security, for the benefit of their residents and businesses.
Summit Energy Evolution is leading the hydrogen supply workstream for the Bacton Energy hub and has committed to ensuring schedules for supply, transportation and demand are aligned.
Surrey County Council is committed to working with Capital Hydrogen to establish what role hydrogen might play in decarbonising homes, businesses and transport in Surrey, and how this could be developed into a delivery roadmap for hydrogen going forward.
Tarmac are a British building materials company who are exploring the role of hydrogen in their 2050 net zero roadmap and are committed to work with Capital Hydrogen to share information on projects and sites.
Tate & Lyle Sugars have been refining cane sugar on the banks of the River Thames for over 140 years, producing over 650 different sugars, syrups, and sauces. They are actively considering the role of 100% hydrogen-ready equipment for fuel-switching plans and decarbonisation ambitions. They are committed to supporting Capital Hydrogen through to its successful delivery by working alongside the project and sharing learnings and project information.
TCP Eco, a division of TCP Group, specialises in emission free, carbon friendly products and services for businesses. TCP Eco offers greener, cleaner lighting and power generation equipment using eco-friendly hydrogen fuel cells. The technology not only provides a suitable off grid solution but also operates silently and emission free at the point of use. The organisation is the first in the world to apply hydrogen technology to LED light towers, and is excited to work with Capital Hydrogen to explore the potential for low carbon hydrogen fuel to unlock its potential.
Thames Enterprise Park (TEP) will be a sustainable ‘next generation’ manufacturing, logistics and energy hub. TEP see the objectives of Capital Hydrogen as aligned and complementary and have committed to working together to accelerate hydrogen deployment in the region.
The Thames Estuary is the UK’s number one growth opportunity. The Growth Board is a Government backed dynamic private–public partnership driving Good, Green Growth at pace across the Estuary. They are committed to working in partnership with Capital Hydrogen to lead the development of a hydrogen ecosystem and sustainable investment propositions in the Estuary.
Thames Freeport, is a geographical area East of London including the Port of Tilbury, London Gateway, and Ford's Dagenham Plant. Businesses investing in the Thames Freeport can benefit from tax reliefs as incentives to create trade and jobs to regenerate areas across the Thames Freeport boroughs who need it most. The Thames Freeport and our partners are actively working to reduce emissions, building new global partnerships with innovators in green technologies. The Thames Freeport are working with the Capital Hydrogen project to develop the hydrogen ecosystem in the region, creating new skills and employment opportunities and supporting industry and supply chains to decarbonise.
Tilda are a food manufacturer of Rice and related food products based in the Thames Estuary and are committed to working with Capital Hydrogen and investing in a hydrogen transition, including skills and employment.
Uniper is an international energy company with around 11,500 employees in more than 40 countries. The company plans to make its power generation CO2-neutral in Europe by 2035. As a pioneer in the field of hydrogen, Uniper has set itself the target of operating worldwide along the entire value chain in the future and implementing projects that will make hydrogen the mainstay of the future energy supply. Uniper is supportive of Capital Hydrogen and its ambitions as a potential producer and consumer of hydrogen.
Xodus are a global Energy Consultancy that are leading the infrastructure stream of the Bacton Energy Hub work. They have committed to ensuring that infrastructure schedules are aligned to allow the balance of supply and demand.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board’s Hydrogen Route Map outlines how to deliver a hydrogen ecosystem within the Thames Estuary. We have worked extensively with stakeholders to put in place the building blocks to support the transition from fossil fuels and support the UK Government’s hydrogen and net zero strategies.
The Thames Estuary Growth Board are seeking to unlock and maximise benefits for the Estuary’s businesses and communities by bringing investment, employment and training opportunities.
SGN secured funding of £29.9m to test the use of high-pressure pipelines for hydrogen transmission and storage as an option for net zero heating and determine whether Britain’s transmission networks can be repurposed for hydrogen gas.
The project will be based in Grangemouth, Scotland, and delivered in partnership with INEOS, who have extensive manufacturing and infrastructure facilities in the region and will supply the hydrogen for the live trial.
Hydeploy covers a number of phased energy pilot studies looking at blending hydrogen into the existing gas network in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from energy used to heat our buildings and homes. The different project phases are collectively generating evidence to demonstrate how blended hydrogen can be used safely.
The project is hosted at Keele University in Staffordshire and is being funded by Ofgem’s Gas Network Innovation Competition, Cadent Gas Ltd and Northern Gas Networks.
National Grid Gas Transmission are building a hydrogen test facility from decommissioned assets in Spadeadam, Cumbria to explore the use of hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative to gas. The facility will support National Grid Gas Transmission’s investigation into the possibility of transporting hydrogen within the UK's National Transmission System (NTS).
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