Green Hydrogen Production Facility Approved in Pembroke Dockyard
Key Ideas
- A 15MW green hydrogen fuel production facility has been approved at Pembroke Dockyard by county planners.
- The facility includes electrolysers, compressors, a substation, and associated infrastructure to produce green hydrogen from water using renewable electricity.
- The project aims to address decarbonization challenges in transportation and construction industries, aligning with the vision for Pembroke Dock Marine to become a center for low carbon energy.
- Strict safety measures will be implemented, with no fixed onsite storage of hydrogen; instead, hydrogen will be produced on-demand and transported offsite immediately.
A 15MW green hydrogen fuel production facility scheme has been granted approval at Pembroke Dockyard by county planners. The project, led by green energy specialists Haush Ltd, will involve the installation of electrolysers, compressors, a substation, and other necessary infrastructure at Gate 4 of the Pembroke Dock site. The facility will produce green hydrogen through an electrolyzing process using electricity from renewable sources supplied through an 11kV substation connected to the national grid.
Haush Ltd's ambition is to tackle the decarbonization challenges faced by the transportation and construction sectors. The company aims to produce and distribute green hydrogen across the UK, focusing on areas with high demand. The chosen site aligns with the vision for Pembroke Dock Marine to evolve into a leading center for marine energy and engineering, with a specific focus on the low carbon energy industry.
Safety is a top priority for the project, with strict safety measures in place. Notably, there will be no fixed onsite storage of hydrogen to mitigate risks. Instead, hydrogen will be generated and compressed on-demand, then transported offsite immediately using tube-trailers operated by the applicant. The application for the green hydrogen facility was conditionally approved, marking a positive step towards cleaner energy production and sustainable development in the region.