Frequently asked questions

H2NorthEast is a pioneering low-carbon hydrogen production project based on Teesside. It aims to produce over 1GW of low-carbon hydrogen by the early 2030s, helping to decarbonize energy-intensive industries and provide cleaner energy solutions.

H2NorthEast contributes significantly to reducing emissions through its use of the Central Area Transmission System (CATS) infrastructure and, achieving a CO2 capture rate of over 97%. This helps meet the UK’s 2050 net-zero targets.

Phase 1 of H2NorthEast will deliver 355MW of low-carbon hydrogen to local industry, with plans to scale production to 1GW by the early 2030s.

The project is expected to contribute £200-300 million to the regional economy, creating over 2000 jobs, and drive growth in the Teesside region.

H2NorthEast will supply low-carbon hydrogen to Teesside hard-to-abate heavy industries and, in the future, potentially to other regions via initiatives such as Project Union and East Coast Hydrogen or by blending it into the national grid.

Blue hydrogen is a clean fuel that produces water as a byproduct when burned. Emissions associated with its creation are captured at source, making it a practical net-zero solution for the short to medium term until green hydrogen infrastructure is widely established.

Teesside is a strategic hub for blue hydrogen production due to its high concentration of industrial sites, existing infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and proximity to a significant portion of the UK's natural gas supply.

As part of the East Coast Cluster, H2NorthEast helps decarbonise the Humber and Teesside regions, which account for nearly 50% of carbon emissions from UK industrial clusters.