- The facility will import green ammonia to produce green hydrogen, decarbonizing transport and industry.
- The project aims to eliminate up to 580,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
- It will bring up to $4.6 billion in growth and financial benefits and create 3,000 jobs.
- The UK Government targets 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030.
Project Overview
Air Products and Associated British Ports (ABP) are partnering to establish the UK's first large-scale green hydrogen production facility at the Port of Immingham. The facility will import green ammonia from global production sites operated by Air Products and its partners, converting it into green hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as transport and industry.
Government Targets and Location Benefits
The UK Government aims to have 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen in production or construction by 2030. Currently, there is no significant domestic production of such hydrogen in the UK. The Port of Immingham, the UK's leading port complex, offers the necessary maritime infrastructure and proximity to markets and utilities. ABP will invest in new infrastructure, including a jetty for handling liquid bulk products and accommodating other cargoes related to the energy transition, such as liquified CO2 from carbon capture and storage projects.
Environmental and Economic Impact
The project is expected to eliminate up to 580,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, equivalent to removing 20,000 diesel HGVs from UK roads. It will also reduce nitrous oxide and particulate emissions. Economically, the project will bring up to $4.6 billion in growth and financial benefits to the region, creating 1,400 direct jobs and approximately 1,600 indirect jobs for supply chains and local businesses.
Strategic Importance
This first-mover project will stimulate demand and support the development of a local and national green hydrogen market. It aligns with the UK Government's plans to become a global leader in low-carbon hydrogen and contributes to the country's legal obligation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
