Eleven projects designed to accelerate Scotland's hydrogen
economy are set to benefit from a share of £3.4 million funding.
The Scottish Government funding will help develop green hydrogen
production, improve the hydrogen supply chain, and enhance
hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure.
Opening a parliamentary debate on Scotland's hydrogen future,
Acting Net Zero Cabinet Secretary said:
“Hydrogen stands as a critical pillar of Scotland's route to net
zero by 2045, but also, alongside the development of our offshore
wind capacity, as one of Scotland's greatest industrial
opportunities since the discovery of oil and gas in the North
Sea.
“A just transition remains at the heart of our approach, and we
are determined that no community, particularly those which have
powered our economy for generations, will be left behind as we
move away from burning fossil fuels towards a low carbon energy
system.
“We are working to build a hydrogen economy in which the benefits
of our energy transition are shared, and which harnesses the full
potential of our skilled people, our worldclass industries, and
our natural resources.”
In September 2024 the Scottish Government invited projects to
apply for a match-funding grant award of up to 50%, to the
maximum value of £2 million.
Shortlisting saw 18 projects invited to submit a full application
to delivery partner Scottish Enterprise, with funding ultimately
provided to 11 successful projects.
Background
Hydrogen action plan -
gov.scot
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Lead Organisation
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Project Title
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Council Area
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Grant Award
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European Marine Energy Centre
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Sustainable Fuels Orkney
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Orkney Islands
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£375,000
|
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Green Cat Hydrogen Ltd.
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Creca Hydrogen Facility
|
Dumfries and Galloway
|
£490,088
|
|
Green Cat Hydrogen Ltd.
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Strathallan Hydrogen
|
Perth and Kinross
|
£320,549
|
|
Green Cat Hydrogen Ltd.
|
Binn Ecopark Hydrogen
|
Perth and Kinross
|
£258,478
|
|
Protium Green Solutions
|
Protium Lanark - Hydrogen Island
|
South Lanarkshire
|
£450,619
|
|
SSE Hydrogen Developments
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Peterhead 1&2 Hydrogen
|
Aberdeenshire
|
£162,600
|
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Statkraft Hydrogen UK Holding Ltd
|
Shetland Hydrogen Project 2 Pre-FEED
|
Shetland Islands
|
£270,500
|
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Storegga Hydrogen (Cromarty)
|
Cromarty Hydrogen Phase 2 Longman
|
Highland
|
£238,400
|
|
Storegga Hydrogen (Cromarty)
|
Cromarty Hydrogen Phase 2 Muir of Ord
|
Highland
|
£290,155
|
|
Glacier Energy
|
Feasibility and Industrial Research
|
Aberdeen City
|
£382,000
|
|
Hydrasun
|
Standardised Tube Trailer Industrial Hydrogen Offtaker
Panels
|
Multiple: Aberdeen City; Glasgow City; Highland
|
£147,122
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