Green Hydrogen Fuel Production Facility Approved for Pembroke Dockyard

Strategic Insights -

A green hydrogen fuel production facility has been approved for development at Pembroke Dockyard in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 15MW facility, developed by Haush Ltd, will produce green hydrogen from water through an electrolysis process powered by renewable electricity from the national grid. The project aims to decarbonize the transportation and construction industries by providing a clean and renewable energy vector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 15MW green hydrogen fuel production facility will be developed at Gate 4 of Pembroke Dockyard by Haush Ltd.
  • The facility will produce green hydrogen from water through an electrolysis process powered by renewable electricity from the national grid.
  • The project aims to decarbonize the transportation and construction industries and will provide a clean and renewable energy vector.
  • The site was chosen for its suitability to align with the ambition for Pembroke Dock Marine to transition to a world-class centre for marine energy and engineering.
  • The facility will have up to six HGV movements to and from the site per day, with a low turnaround of vehicles.
  • The site will utilize rigorous safety measures, including no fixed onsite storage of Hydrogen.
  • Haush's vision is to address the challenge of decarbonising industries by working in partnership with communities to produce Green Hydrogen.
  • Locogen Consulting Ltd has supported the project, stating that it aligns with the aspiration and vision for Pembroke Dock Marine.
  • The development is a significant step towards decarbonizing the transportation and construction industries in the UK.

Statistics:

  • The facility will produce 15MW of green hydrogen.
  • The site will have up to six HGV movements to and from the site per day.
  • The HGVs will take approximately five hours to fill to capacity, resulting in a low turnaround of vehicles.
  • The facility will not have fixed onsite storage of Hydrogen.

Sources:

  • "Statement provided by Locogen Consulting Ltd"

(Renewable Energy Consultancy)

  • "Application submitted to Pembrokeshire Council by Haush Ltd"

(Pembrokeshire Council)

  • "Google" ( Satellite image of Pembroke Dockyard)