Uniper has outlined its plans for the Humber H2ub (Green) project, to produce electrolytic H₂ which meets the UK Low Carbon H₂ Standard at its Killingholme site, in the Humber region.

The Humber H2ub (Green) project includes plans for an initial electrolytic H₂ production capacity of up to 120 MW, with the potential for future expansion. The green H₂ production facility would be developed as part of Uniper’s wider aspirations for our Killingholme Energy Transformation Hub.

Uniper and Phillips 66 Limited have signed a collaboration agreement to work together towards a supply of green H₂ from the Humber H2ub (Green) project to Phillips 66 Limited’s Humber Refinery from 2029. The H₂ would be used to replace refinery fuel gas in industrial-scale fired heaters, as part of Phillips 66 Limited’s plans to reduce the Humber Refinery’s scope 1 operational emissions.

H₂ production is a key pillar of Uniper’s strategy, and our aim is to build more than 1 GW of electrolyzer capacity across the business by 2030.

The Humber H2ub (Green) project development and the supply agreement with Phillips 66 Limited are subject to financial investment approval from Uniper’s and Phillips 66 Limited’s management, and several pre-conditions that would have to be satisfied; including securing the necessary planning consents and environmental permit, agreement on terms for the H₂ offtake and a Low Carbon H₂ Agreement with the UK Government.

“The Humber H2ub (Green) project is a key part of Uniper’s H₂ ambitions in the UK and we’re pleased to be collaborating on it with Phillips 66 Limited. The Humber region is recognized as the UK’s most carbon intensive industrial region and H₂ will be vital in decarbonizing and securing the region’s economy. The Humber H2ub (Green) project could make an important contribution to kick starting the H₂ economy in the Humber region,” said Guy Phillips, Team Lead, Business Development H₂, UK for Uniper.

“Our Killingholme site is ideally placed with excellent utilities infrastructure. It has the potential to support the UK’s H₂ and decarbonization ambitions, creating new high-skilled employment opportunities and ensuring the site continues to make a valuable contribution to the regional economy.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Uniper on their low-carbon H₂ project. H₂ refueling will be a big step in lowering the refinery’s emissions as we evolve with the energy transition. Energy security is vital for the UK. Utilizing technologies such as low-carbon H₂ produced by electrolysis and also carbon capture will enable us to continue to produce essential products for the transport sector and supply chain, some of which are used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, wind turbine blades, pharmaceuticals and much more. We believe H₂ will attract new industry, protect jobs, and develop the local economy,” said Duncan Hammond, Humber’s Decarbonization Projects Manager at Phillips 66 Limited.