October 1, 2024: Statera Energy, a leading developer in the renewable energy sector, has announced plans for Kintore Hydrogen, the UK’s first utility-scale green hydrogen project in Aberdeenshire. This initiative aims to enhance energy security while potentially reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1.4 million tonnes annually at a full capacity of 3 GW.
Kintore Hydrogen will stabilise a renewable energy-focused power system by converting surplus renewable energy into green hydrogen. Once operational, it will be the largest project of its kind in Europe, with the initial 500 MW expected to come online by 2028.
The project will play a vital role in decarbonising key sectors, such as heavy industry and flexible power generation, while supporting the growth of renewable sources like offshore wind.
Additionally, Kintore Hydrogen is projected to create up to 3,500 jobs during construction and approximately 200 high-quality positions once operational, contributing an estimated £1 billion to the UK economy by 2035.
The Electricity System Operator predicts that consumers could save £5 billion if flexible demand, such as hydrogen electrolysers, is strategically positioned behind electricity network bottlenecks in Scotland. Kintore Hydrogen’s site, located behind these bottlenecks and near plentiful water resources and North Sea wind power, is poised to help achieve these cost savings for energy users.
In the official press release from Statera Energy, CEO Tom Vernon remarked that; “We are delighted to have submitted planning for Kintore Hydrogen, the first utility scale green hydrogen project in the UK. If approved, Kintore Hydrogen could materially contribute to the growth of the UK’s hydrogen economy, support the UK’s energy independence, and accelerate the development of homegrown industrial supply chains.”
Statera Energy is at the forefront of the UK's shift towards renewable energy, offering crucial storage solutions and expanding its project portfolio. With ambitious investment plans ahead, the company is poised to strengthen energy security while fostering a sustainable low-carbon future.
