Name of the Project
Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub.

Location
Aberdeen, north-east Scotland.

Project Owner/s
Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, a joint venture (JV) between Aberdeen City Council and bp.

Project Description
The project proposes to deliver a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility, powered by renewable energy, in Aberdeen.

The hydrogen hub will be developed in three phases in response to growing demands for hydrogen.

Phase 1 involves the delivery of a green hydrogen production and transport refuelling facility powered by a solar farm, which will deliver more than 800 kg/d of green hydrogen – enough to fuel 25 buses and a similar number of other fleet vehicles.

Subsequent phases could result in production being scaled up through further investment to supply larger volumes of green hydrogen for rail, freight and marine, as well as the supply of hydrogen for heat and, potentially, export.

This expansion would be enabled is possible because of the expected increased availability of local renewable-energy sources, including developments that emerge from the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.

Potential Job Creation
The JV will also support supply chain development, and hydrogen skills and training,

Capital Expenditure
Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited have committed £3-million for initial design work on the project.

Planned Start/End Date
Phase 1 is targeting first production from 2024.

Latest Developments
A final investment decision for Phase 1 is expected in early 2023.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Aberdeen City Council, Karen Allan, tel +44 7817 809289, or email kaallan@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

bp press office (London), tel +44 20 7496 4076 or email bppress@bp.com.