Freeport East green hydrogen hub ambitions

The deal will see the two partners collaborate on the safe storage, distribution and supply of low carbon hydrogen within the UK as well as the export of green hydrogen throughout the world.

“This latest agreement underscores our commitment to becoming the greenest freeport in the country,” said Steve Beel, chief executive of Freeport East.

“Rux Energy chose to establish its first European base in the East of England due to our support and we will continue to work closely with the team in order to meet our mutual goals.

“Freeport East provides a compelling reason to invest, work, and live in East Anglia.”

Founded in Australia, Rux Energy has created unique nanoporous materials and carbon-composite tanks in order to improve the safety and reduce the costs of hydrogen storage and distribution

Aided by Freeport East, Rux registered its UK subsidiary, Rux Energy UK, in Harwich in April 2023, the first outside Australia.

This agreement also marks a key milestone for Rux Energy and its future expansion in UK and European markets.

“This partnership ushers in a paradigm shift toward a hydrogen future,” said Dr Jehan Kanga, founder and chief executive of Rux Energy.

“Rux will drive clustered growth in R&D and advanced manufacturing with the local supply chain partners we’ve met through the Freeport East, connecting Australian deep tech innovations and manufacturing supply chains with UK manufacturing clusters, aligned to the Australia–UK Clean Technology Partnership.”

The memorandum of understanding was signed on 5 February during a visit to the Innovation Labs at the University of Suffolk.