What is planned for the former Fawley Power Station site?

A green hydrogen production plant is planned for the former Fawley Power Station site.

When could the Fawley hydrogen plant start production?

Hynamics hopes to start production by 2029, with planning applications expected in early 2026.

How will the new hydrogen plant impact ExxonMobil's emissions?

The green hydrogen fuel could cut ExxonMobil's carbon emissions by up to 100,000 tonnes a year.

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Green Hydrogen Plant to Power Fawley Refinery

8 Jan

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Summary

Green hydrogen plant planned for former Fawley Power Station site.
Production could begin by 2029, piping fuel to ExxonMobil.
Project aims to cut ExxonMobil's emissions by 100,000 tonnes annually.

Green Hydrogen Plant to Power Fawley Refinery

A public exhibition is set to showcase plans for a green hydrogen production facility at the decommissioned Fawley Power Station. Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Energy, proposes to operate the 120MW plant, aiming for production to commence in 2029. The facility would supply hydrogen fuel directly to the nearby ExxonMobil petrochemical complex and refinery via underground piping.

This ambitious project, located on land owned by Fawley Waterside Ltd, is anticipated to contribute between £8m and £10m to the regional economy each year. It is also projected to create 30-40 jobs, primarily for technicians. The green hydrogen produced could substantially decrease ExxonMobil's annual carbon emissions by as much as 100,000 tonnes.