Aberdeen City Council has declared its ambition to establish a “hydrogen valley” in the North East, integrating production, storage and end-use applications.
It is bidding for £7.7 million in funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership under the Horizon Europe programme for the The TH2ISTLE project. TH2ISTLE has the potential to make a significant contribution to the region’s decarbonisation goals and align with Scotland’s 2045 net zero target. It is expected to produce as much as 627 tonnes of hydrogen each year by 2028, with scope to scale up significantly.
Total investment could reach £62 million in the project, with 700 to 1,000 jobs generated through the initial deployment phase, rising as high as 13,000 by 2030 through the development of new skills and training programmes. This is expected to target the region’s existing oil and gas workforce.
Ian Yuill, Co-leader of Aberdeen City Council, said: “We have been at the forefront of hydrogen innovation for over a decade, and the TH2ISTLE project is a testament to our dedication to a greener future. The region’s extensive experience in energy production and its strategic location near significant renewable resources, such as offshore wind, further enhance its suitability for this initiative.”
