{"id":15121,"date":"2023-03-07T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/?p=15121"},"modified":"2023-03-22T10:35:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T10:35:38","slug":"lack-of-certainty-in-government-policy-risks-stymieing-uks-hydrogen-pipeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westwoodenergy.com\/news\/press-releases\/lack-of-certainty-in-government-policy-risks-stymieing-uks-hydrogen-pipeline","title":{"rendered":"Lack of certainty in government policy risks stymieing UK’s hydrogen pipeline"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Westwood\u2019s latest hydrogen white paper highlights a healthy 45 UK projects in the pipeline, but that strong, streamlined, and timely government policies will be key for industry success<\/em><\/p>\n

London, UK, 07 March 2023:<\/strong> A new white paper from Westwood Global Energy Group<\/a> (Westwood), the specialist energy market research and consultancy firm, highlights a bountiful pipeline for the UK hydrogen sector, with 17 GW of capacity projected to come online by 2030. However, only a small number of demonstration-sized green hydrogen projects have thus far reached final investment decision (FID) and the execution of a successful hydrogen economy rests on government shoulders and cross-value chain collaboration.<\/p>\n

Following Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine 12 months ago, the UK government doubled its original 5 GW low-carbon hydrogen production, and by taking a two-pronged approach and supporting both blue and green hydrogen the industry is already setting itself up for success.<\/p>\n

Westwood analysis shows that blue hydrogen currently accounts for the lion\u2019s share of announced capacity (14.3 GW out of 17 GW), and traditional oil and gas players are leading the way. Shell is the largest participant in the development of blue hydrogen projects in the UK, involved in three projects that will develop 3.3 GW. Vertex Hydrogen (a joint venture between Essar and Progressive Energy) is developing 3.3 GW through Hynet. Equinor\u2019s two projects will add another 1.8 GW. In contrast to blue, green hydrogen accounts for a much smaller capacity of around 2.6 GW in total; capacity is much more fragmented, with smaller project sizes and a higher number of developers.<\/p>\n

However, according to Westwood\u2019s analysis, political instability and a lack of government clarity around future support, unfinalised definitions and the approval of business models could stunt growth potential.<\/p>\n

Joyce Grigorey, Director of Hydrogen, Westwood said: \u201cGlobal competition is quickly heating up and any delay in the government\u2019s steer could have adverse consequences for the UK\u2019s hydrogen ambitions should investors believe they can gain higher returns elsewhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut with a collaborative push the UK could become a leader of a successful hydrogen economy, with significant strides already being made across blue and green hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The insight follows the appointment of Joyce Grigorey<\/a><\/strong> to her newly created role in November 2022 and the launch of Westwood\u2019s latest New Energies intelligence solution, Atlas New Energies<\/a>,<\/strong> in September 2022.<\/p>\n

David Linden, Head of Energy Transition, Westwood commented on opportunities for the sector: \u201cThere is significant potential for hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in the UK. There is no shortage of money or willingness across the industry; however, stakeholders are under no illusion that it will still take a herculean effort to ensure the success it\u2019s capable of.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of our wider Energy Transition offering, we\u2019re tracking projects across the whole hydrogen ecosystem in the UK and Norway through the Atlas New Energies platform. With our in-house specialists we support our clients with the strategic, technical and commercial concerns they have as the industry continues to take shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Westwood\u2019s full Hydrogen Scale-up white paper, which explores the key factors priming hydrogen for success in the UK, is available to download here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ENDS<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]About Westwood Global Energy Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every day, organisations throughout the onshore and offshore energy value chain ask strategic, technical, and commercial questions and turn to Westwood Global Energy Group for the answers. As trusted advisors to companies in key sectors, Westwood Global Energy Group chooses to focus on areas of the industry traditionally underserved by other players.<\/p>\n

The Energy Transition means that businesses are facing both new opportunities and risks in how they operate. We are committed to helping the energy industry navigate the transition successfully, by leveraging our extensive track record in providing actionable insight and advice that businesses, industry bodies and investors have relied upon time and time again. From the depth of our data to the insight from our industry experts, our commercial advisory to our quantitative techniques and databases \u2013 we insist on excellence in everything we do.<\/p>\n

Westwood Global Energy Group is headquartered in London and has offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Singapore.<\/p>\n

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Media contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victoria Chilton, Aspectus Group
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