A research study has begun to explore the potential for green hydrogen production off the coast of East Anglia, in the UK.
The study, led by Hydrogen East, will research options and scenarios to bring together the region’s offshore gas and offshore wind sectors to produce clean hydrogen at scale for cleaner power, heat and transport fuels supplying the region and beyond.
The ‘Bacton Energy Hub: Exploring the potential for hydrogen from the Southern North Sea’ study will map existing offshore and onshore energy-related infrastructure and develop options and scenarios for where wind farms, gas platforms, subsea pipelines and cables could be integrated or repurposed over time to support hydrogen production.
The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland have appointed Arup to research a range of scenarios for future offshore wind development.
The Future Offshore Wind Scenarios (FOWS) project is part of the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme led by The Crown Estate, together with its programme partners, BEIS and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
The research will provide a greater understanding of the balance between technical, economic, environmental and system constraints, and their interactions with the costs to deliver the UK’s Net Zero ambition, according to Arup.
WATCH: Blyth launches new clean energy terminal
The 17-hectare Bates site includes two berths, upgraded heavy lift quays and prime quayside development land 11 February 2021
Port of Blyth has announced the launch of its Bates Clean Energy Terminal, which offers enhanced facilities and the opportunity for low-carbon focused investment and innovation.
The redevelopment scheme supported by NELEP has seen the creation of an enlarged 17 hectare terminal with two berths, upgraded heavy lift quays, up to eight hectares of fully remediated, prime quayside development land with further expansion anticipated.
The Port said it is also committed to a decarbonisation strategy for the site and the wider port involving electrification of plant, including a new 120 tonne capacity electric heavy lift crane, and low-carbon energy initiatives for new and existing buildings.
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Date: 27 May 2021