Plans for the Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET) in North East Lincolnshire have been approved, paving the way for a major hub for alternative fuels and green hydrogen production in the UK.
The Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET), developed by Associated British Ports (ABP) in partnership with Air Products, will facilitate the import and export of bulk liquids, including ammonia, which will be converted into green hydrogen for UK refuelling stations.
“We are delighted that the Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET) project has been given the green light to progress to the next stage,” said Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, chief executive officer at ABP.
”We look forward to delivering first-class clean energy-enabling infrastructure for our customers to help their businesses grow.”
Ambitious development
It’s expected that the facility will play a crucial role in the UK’s transition to clean energy, providing a reliable source of green hydrogen and driving the adoption of alternative fuels.
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander approved the project on 6 February following a 2023 submission to the Planning Inspectorate.
ABP’s ambitious development is set to handle 292 vessels per year, with 12 dedicated to ammonia deliveries.
As the first customer of the terminal, Air Products plans to construct a 300MW green hydrogen production facility on-site.
The company will import green ammonia from Saudi Arabia, likely from the 2.2GW NEOM initiative, reinforcing global supply chains for clean energy.
The terminal will also feature a hydrogen liquefier for temporary storage, loading bays for fuel distribution and pipelines to transport hydrogen between the facility’s east and west sites.
ABP and Air Products entered into an agreement to build the terminal on 13 September 2024. The build contract, said to be worth GB£140 million, will have a duration of 30 months.
With construction now set to move forward, IGET will help solidify Immingham’s reputation as a leading port for green hydrogen imports and production.
