H2NorthEast is strategically located in Teesside, an area committed to becoming one of the world’s first decarbonised industrial clusters. Phase 1 of the project involves the design and build of a 355 MW hydrogen production facility and hydrogen distribution system, with the potential to upscale to more than 1 GW in a second phase by 2030, contributing up to 10% of the UK’s target hydrogen capacity.
Kellas has announced it is partnering with Worley and Johnson Matthey, two leading service companies, for H2NorthEast FEED.
It has awarded the contract for Phase 1 to global energy services provider, Worley, who will deliver a full-scope FEED package over the next 15 months. The contract also includes options for Worley to deliver EPC following FEED, as well as supporting pre-FEED and FEED activity associated with Phase 2 of the project.
Johnson Matthey has been appointed through Worley as FEED technology partner, deploying its leading LCH™ technology that will provide the highest process efficiency commercially available today for low-carbon hydrogen production, and with >95% carbon capture, it is higher than the levels set in the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard, the most stringent in the world.
Moving into front end engineering design brings Kellas a step closer to final investment decision (FID) for H2NorthEast targeted for 2025, and commercial operation and first hydrogen production targeted in 2028.
Nathan Morgan, Kellas CEO, said: “This is another important step for H2NorthEast and the creation of low-carbon energy sources on Teesside. The project will play a vital role in ensuring a sustainable future for this crucial industrial cluster. We look forward to working alongside Worley and Johnson Matthey and drawing on their expertise across the energy sector.”