Hydrogen is a low carbon, clean gas, whether produced from natural gas with carbon capture or through electrolysis using renewable energy. When combined with renewable electricity generation and hydrogen storage, hydrogen will significantly contribute to the UK becoming more energy independent.
Through Project Union, we will facilitate a low-cost route to net zero and empower a UK hydrogen economy by repurposing existing pipelines to create a hydrogen ‘backbone’ for the UK by the early 2030s. Project Union will connect hydrogen production centres to industrial, heat, transport, and power consumers. It will create a resilient network and open a hydrogen market that will ensure fair access and lower costs for all UK consumers.
The UK hydrogen backbone will unlock energy security and export opportunities by connecting to storage and a wider European Hydrogen Backbone
