Hydrogen hub on Anglesey boosted by research funding

Menter Môn has been boosted by a £150K grant that can help bring a multi-million pound investment in a hydrogen hub on Anglesey.

As part of a consortium led by Corre Energy, the funding will be used to complete a feasibility study into the concept of storing hydrogen as a liquid carrier - a world first. It is one of twelve projects supported by the UK Government as part of a two-phase programme to promote net zero innovation.

If the first phase of the Corre and Menter Môn scheme is successful, further funding will be released to build a prototype at the proposed Holyhead Hydrogen Hub.

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Menter Môn managing director Dafydd Gruffydd said: “The need for new technology in this sector is more apparent than ever, and as an organisation we want to continue to play a key role in this and similar projects. With Menter Môn leading on other green schemes such as the Morlais tidal energy project, this focus on hydrogen fits with our vision to develop expertise and increase local opportunities in these growth areas.”

If successful, it is hoped that the project will create high skilled jobs locally as well as attract international interest which will result in further research and development opportunities for the region.

Proposed hydrogen hub in Holyhead (Menter Mon)

Guto Owen, Menter Môn Hydrogen Director added: “Developing energy storing technologies is an important step in our transition towards clean and secure renewable energy. We are well aware of the benefits of hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel for transportation, a long-term energy store as well as for heating homes - this project brings all this a step closer.”

A Holyhead Hydrogen Hub feasibility study, commissioned by Menter Môn, funded by Welsh Government and prepared by Ynni Glân and Element Energy was published in 2021.

A planning application to develop the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub has already been submitted to Anglesey County Council. Subject to obtaining the necessary consents the project will put infrastructure in place for the hub at the Parc Cybi site outside Holyhead.