Collectively, these projects form the Humber Hydrogen Hub, which aims to support sustainable energy solutions in the Humber region. The Humber Hydrogen Pipeline is the critical infrastructure which enables the Hub, connecting hydrogen production, storage and usage locations in the Humber, as illustrated below.
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H2H Saltend is Equinor's proposed 600MW low carbon hydrogen production plant with carbon capture. It will be located at Saltend Chemical Park on the north bank of the River Humber, one of the region's most carbon intensive sites and largest employers. It could reduce the site's CO2 emissions by nearly one million tonnes annually, representing a 30% reduction in the total current carbon emissions of Saltend Chemical Plant.
H2H Easington includes proposals by Equinor and Centrica Energy Storage+ to deliver a multi-stage green and blue hydrogen production facility which has the potential to scale up over time as a hydrogen economy develops, with initial projects commissioned by the end of the decade and potential expansion taking place throughout the 2030s. These projects could displace current natural gas demand and could be key to facilitating the energy transition in the aviation sector. A separate consultation is taking place on proposals for the initial 100MW green hydrogen production facility at Easington, which you can learn more about and contribute to, on the link below.
Equinor and SSE Thermal's proposed Aldbrough Hydrogen Storage project will use underground salt caverns to store hydrogen. This hydrogen could be produced and consumed by local industry, enhancing energy security whilst balancing supply and demand in a future hydrogen economy. Aldbrough Hydrogen Storage would help support and enable a low carbon hydrogen economy in the Humber and beyond, helping to balance supply and demand and providing a buffer for the variable nature of our energy systems.
The Humber Hydrogen Pipeline will connect planned hydrogen production in Saltend and Easington to storage at Aldbrough. The pipeline will pass under the riverbed connecting the north and south banks of the Humber to enable a future onward connection to industry on the South Bank of the Humber. Various drilling methods are currently being evaluated to minimise disruption and environmental impact. All temporary construction sites will be restored once installation is complete.
