en.Wedoany.com Reported - A new analysis commissioned by Humber Hydrogen reveals that building the UK's first hydrogen cluster in the Humber region could generate up to £17 billion in economic value during construction and support 53,000 jobs.

The study also indicates that the project would create approximately 900 long-term operational jobs and reduce emissions from the UK's largest industrial cluster by up to 25%.

The Humber region is competing for the government's £500 million Hydrogen Transport and Storage Business Model, which will ultimately determine the location of the UK's first hydrogen cluster.

The proposed hydrogen project will be delivered jointly by Centrica, Equinor, National Gas, and SSE Thermal, integrating expertise in hydrogen production, transport, storage, and use.

At peak construction, the Humber Hydrogen project could help the region reduce emissions by up to 5 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Currently, the Humber region emits approximately 20 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

Ian Radley, Chief Commercial Officer of National Gas, speaking on behalf of Humber Hydrogen, stated that the Humber's industrial base makes it the clear choice for the UK's first hydrogen network. He added that unlocking the hydrogen potential in the Humber region would drive economic growth and usher in a new era of global leadership in low-carbon industry for both the region and the UK.

The Humber is already a major player in the UK's hydrogen sector, hosting six hydrogen power generation projects with investments exceeding 4 GW and seven low-carbon hydrogen development projects. The region also accounts for 65% of the UK's potential new-build hydrogen storage capacity, with existing salt caverns at Aldbrough expected to play a key role in future storage infrastructure.

Industry experts point out that investment in the Humber will accelerate industrial decarbonization, enhance energy security, and create significant development opportunities for the regional supply chain and skilled employment.

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