Scotland sees surge in green hydrogen projects
Green hydrogen projects in Scotland have risen by two-thirds in just two years as the country makes progress in being a major exporter.
According to figures compiled by Scottish Enterprise, more than 100 projects – from Sullom Voe in Shetland to Chapelcross Dumfries and Galloway – are now in various stages of development, up from 61 in 2022.
Speaking to key industry figures in London ahead of the Hydrogen For Life conference, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes confirmed the country’s growing potential for hydrogen production and export.
She also reiterated the Scottish Government’s desire to work with international investors and partners. A Hydrogen Sector Export Plan will be published shortly.
The Deputy First Minister said:
As a nation with a proud industrial heritage, Scotland can lead the energy transition while preserving and creating high-quality jobs.
“The development of Scotland’s hydrogen economy can provide economic and social benefits as well as helping us realise our net zero ambitions.”
There have been recent talks with Germany involving government ministers and chambers of commerce about Scotland exporting hydrogen and hydrogen technology.
Ms Forbes said:
The potential international trade opportunity from hydrogen is considerable and market signals for the importing of hydrogen are growing strongly.
“This opens up new economic and jobs and skills opportunities and the development of clean and enduring industrial scale activity here in Scotland. As set out in our Green Industrial Strategy, growing the hydrogen sector is a priority for the Scottish Government. We will shortly publish our Hydrogen Sector Export Plan which will set out our pathway to maximising export opportunities.”
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Scotland sees surge in green hydrogen projects, source
