Shoreham Port plans green hydrogen future

The 12-month Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will explore the potential for producing green hydrogen at Shoreham Port, enhancing port infrastructure while contributing to the decarbonisation of Sussex and on a national level.

“We are delighted to be working with Shoreham Port to investigate how green hydrogen could help decarbonise the port,” said Mark Bradley, hydrogen director at ScottishPower.

“Shoreham Port shares our strong commitment to achieving net zero, making them an ideal partner.”

Production potential

ScottishPower, alongside parent company Iberdrola, brings global expertise in green hydrogen production, with successful projects across eight countries.

Its 10MW and 15MW facilities in Whitelee and Cromarty already supply green hydrogen to whisky distilleries in Scotland and plans for a 100MW plant at the Port of Felixstowe are already underway.

Shoreham Port, a certified EcoPort, said that this partnership as a key step in its decarbonisation journey. “We’re excited to explore the feasibility of a green hydrogen production facility here,” said Tom Willis, CEO of Shoreham Port.

“This aligns with our Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan and positions us to host vital production facilities.”

With the UK government’s support, this collaboration aims to play a pivotal role in establishing alternative fuel infrastructure.