SSE and EET Hydrogen have launched a partnership to deliver a green hydrogen plant in north-west England.
The partners have begun development work on the project at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire.
Known as Gowy Green Hydrogen, it takes its name from the River Gowy and nearby Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve.
The initial expected 40MW facility will deliver hydrogen to industrial offtakers in the region to support them to decarbonise their operations, helping to secure and grow jobs in the region.
Gowy Green Hydrogen could be operational as early as 2028, with feasibility studies completed and design and site investigation works underway.
A planning application is expected to move forward in 2025 ahead of any final investment decision being made by the two parties.
Joe Seifert, CEO of EET Hydrogen, said: “Our mission is to be the leading low-carbon hydrogen business in the UK and Gowy Green is a great addition to our existing flagship HPP1 and HPP2 projects.
“We are delighted to be partnered with SSE as the North West continues to lead in decarbonising industry and power through low-carbon hydrogen.”
Hannah Bronwin, Director of Business Development for SSE Thermal, said: “Scaling up green hydrogen production will be essential when it comes to decarbonising hard-to-abate industries and solving the clean power puzzle.
“We’re excited to work with EET Hydrogen to develop Gowy Green Hydrogen, which can help secure much needed hydrogen production capacity in a region which is already playing a leading role in the energy transition.”