Air Products Supports the UK

Air Products is working with the ABP to develop renewable hydrogen in the UK and support its energy transition.

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Air Products and the Associated British Ports (ABP) have entered into a partnership to produce renewable hydrogen. This agreement provides for the implementation of the first large-scale renewable hydrogen production plant in the UK.

Renewable hydrogen will be used to decarbonize high carbon emission sectors such as transportation and industry. The plant will be supplied with decarbonated ammonia from the Air Products group’s production units.

Air Products supports the UK energy transition

The UK government plans to produce 10 GW of renewable hydrogen by 2030. There is currently no production of this magnitude in the territory. Air Products intends to support the administration’s drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Ivo Bols, President of Air Products Europe & Africa, welcomes the government’s encouraging signs. He comments:

“We have been engaged in positive discussions with government ministers about renewable hydrogen investment plans in the UK. We are waiting before we make our commitment to obtain assurances that a viable market exists for our product.”

The Port of Immingham at the forefront of decarbonization

The Port of Immingham is located in the largest industrial park in the UK. It would also be in close proximity to potential transportation networks and CO2 storage. Air Products had already planned to operate this port and develop the largest blue hydrogen plant in the Humber Estuary.

This site would be a breeding ground for jobs and industries dedicated to the production of low-carbon energy. ABP’s general manager reaffirmed this ambition:

“ABP and the Humber are at the epicenter of the decarbonization agenda. We are delighted to be working with Air Products on this project. It will enable the UK to meet its 2050 net zero emissions legal obligation.”

The challenge of the energy transition

The development of renewable hydrogen will allow the elimination of 580,000 tons of greenhouse gases annually. This project would remove 20,000 diesel freight vehicles from British roads. In addition, it would ensure the reduction of nitrous oxide and particulate emissions.

Through this project, Air Products will contribute to the development of the UK. It is expected to bring in some $4.6 billion. In addition, 1,400 direct jobs and approximately 1,600 indirect jobs will be created for local supply chains and businesses.

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