Statera Energy has awarded a front end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the first phase of the 3GW Kintore green hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire, Scotland to Worley.
Worley’s work will be led from its Aberdeen office.
Once operational Kintore will be the largest green hydrogen project in Europe, securing Aberdeenshire’s position at the heart of the innovative green hydrogen economy while providing flexible capacity and energy security to the wider UK.
Kintore Hydrogen was a successful applicant in the UK Government’s Net Zero Hydrogen Fund (NZHF) Strand 1 competition in March 2023, receiving funding for the FEED, planning and consenting work for the initial 500MW phase.
The project aims to harness surplus electricity generated by Scotland’s offshore wind resources to produce green hydrogen.
The North East of Scotland has historically been a global leader in the energy sector and the local expertise and skills within the region will be vital for driving the project forward.
Don Harrold, Statera Energy’s Project Director, said: “Kintore Hydrogen is a groundbreaking project and a key demonstration of Statera’s commitment to meeting the challenge of decarbonising the UK’s energy system and industrial sectors and, in the process, providing vital energy security.
“We see the North East of Scotland playing a major part in the energy transition, and this project is a real opportunity to position the region at the forefront of the growth of the green hydrogen sector. We’re delighted to be working with Worley to deliver the FEED study with excellent local talent and expertise.”
The proposed FEED study has a target completion date in Q4 2024 and a target final investment decision in 2025.
The full 3GW of production is expected to be online by the 2030s.