- The plant will cost €170 million and be operational by 2026.
- It will produce 14,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with potential to double.
- The project is a collaboration between ScottishPower and Hutchison Ports.
- Green hydrogen will be produced using renewable electricity from nearby offshore wind farms.
Investment and Timeline
The Iberdrola group plans to invest €170 million (£150 million) to build a green hydrogen plant at the port of Felixtowe, UK. The facility is expected to be operational by 2026.
Production Capacity
In its first phase, the plant will produce 14,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, with the potential to double this capacity in the future. The hydrogen will be used to fuel port vehicles, machinery, and up to 1,300 trucks, as well as trains transporting goods to the port.
Additional Uses
The plant will also have the capability to produce green ammonia or ethanol, providing clean fuels for shipping and creating export opportunities to international markets.
Project Partners and Location
The project will be developed by ScottishPower, Iberdrola's UK subsidiary, in collaboration with Hutchison Ports. It will be situated on brownfield land within the port, approximately the size of a football pitch.
Renewable Energy Source
Green hydrogen will be produced using an electrolyser that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, powered by electricity from renewable sources. The port of Felixtowe is near offshore wind farms developed by Iberdrola in the British North Sea, including the 714 MW East Anglia ONE and the planned 2,900 MW East Anglia Hub.
Other Green Hydrogen Projects
Iberdrola is also involved in other green hydrogen projects in the UK, including a facility in Comarty, north of Inverness, and a plant at the Whitelee wind farm near Glasgow. These projects aim to decarbonize various industrial processes and transportation systems.
