RWE has completed studies for a 200MW green hydrogen project at Grangemouth in the UK that will contribute to Scotland’s decarbonisation goals.
The developer has completed concept, feasibility and pre-front-end engineering design (FEED) studies.
A grid connection has been secured and the company is shortlisting electrolyser suppliers.
The next steps will be progressing towards a planning application which will include local consultation on the project, which RWE aims to bring into operation in 2029.
RWE will supply the first hydrogen produced to INEOS Grangemouth, helping the industrial producer to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Once developed, consented and operational, the initial capacity of 200MW will produce up to 3.6 tonnes of hydrogen per hour, with ambitions for potential expansion to 600MW at a later date.
The project will be constructed on land within the Grangemouth industrial complex, adjacent to the INEOS facility and the hydrogen produced will be piped a short distance to the site.
RWE Generation chief operating officer hydrogen Sopna Sury said: “This is a significant step towards RWE’s ambitions for the production of green hydrogen in Scotland.
“This project at Grangemouth aligns with the Scottish Government’s vision for a ‘Just Transition’, putting Scotland at the forefront of the green revolution while protecting jobs and decarbonising Grangemouth.”
Sustainability director at the INEOS Grangemouth site Colin Pritchard said: “We are pleased to support RWE in their investment in green hydrogen at our site in Grangemouth.
“This perfectly augments our project to develop a low-carbon (blue) hydrogen production unit at Grangemouth, with the CO2 exported deep underground in the North Sea via the Acorn transport and storage system.
“Together these projects support delivery of our net zero roadmap and place Grangemouth at the heart of Scotland’s future hydrogen economy.”