Zarah Choudhary27 hydrogen projects have been selected for the next stage of the Second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2) to help cut emissions and create thousands of jobs in the UK’s industrial heartlands.
The industry has the potential to attract over £1bn of private sector investment into the UK by 2029.
It has attracted £400m of private sector investment in towns and cities such as Milford Haven in Wales and High Marnham in Nottinghamshire, and is set to create over 700 direct jobs in construction and operations.
Poential roles created in the sector includes apprentices, graduates and technically trained professionals, such as engineers, welders, skilled construction workers, pipefitters and operations specialists.
Industry Minister Sarah Jones, said: “We are deploying hydrogen at a commercial scale for the first time – not just investing in a technology – but investing in British jobs, our proud manufacturing communities and our energy security.
“From distilleries and sustainable aviation fuel to public transport and clean energy generation, hydrogen can power our everyday life and unlock clean energy growth across the country as part of our Plan for Change.”
