PLANS have been approved for the first phase of a hydrogen hub in Aberdeen which will produce green hydrogen using renewable energy.
Phase one of the project is targeting first production from 2025, delivering over 800 kilograms of green hydrogen per day.
The Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub is being delivered by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) in a joint venture with Aberdeen City Council.
The hydrogen production facility would be built on Hareness Road and the solar farm, on the former Ness landfill site. Both would be linked by an underground grid connection.
Dr Oliver Taylor, chief executive for bpAHEL, said: “This project will reinforce Aberdeen’s position as a pioneering hydrogen city, at the forefront of the energy transition.
“It supports bp and Aberdeen City Council’s shared ambition to create a climate positive city that builds inclusive growth through the creation of a hydrogen supply chain, skill development and wider community benefits.
“We’re aiming to stimulate demand for hydrogen by working with fleets and helping the people and businesses of Aberdeen capture value through the energy transition.”
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “It is a positive sign for business that the plans for the first phase of Aberdeen’s Hydrogen Hub have been approved.
“The ability to produce ‘green’ hydrogen-based fuel and energy, and this development, are a key part of the Council’s Net Zero vision.
“The Hydrogen Hub will help create not only a cleaner and more sustainable city, but also provide the opportunity for the next phase of the energy transition to deliver jobs and investment in the Aberdeen economy.”
