TWI has become a partner of the H₂ Innovation Initiative (HII), a collaborative consortium of industry leaders, government, and academia, supported by Innovate UK and dedicated to creating a globally competitive and investable H₂ technology and services sector in the UK.

“We will bring our technical knowledge of materials and joining technologies to help drive innovation within the H₂ economy,” said Gareth Williams, Director for the H₂ Innovation Initiative. “We are delighted to welcome TWI as our newest strategic partner. Their focus on testing of H₂ on metals and other materials will be invaluable as we work towards realizing our vision of UK technology powering the global H₂ economy, transforming UK industry into a net zero powerhouse.”

TWI Group Manager for Strategic Programs, Alec Gunner said, “For us, this partnership represents a significant opportunity to collaborate with other leading organizations within HII, sharing insights and technological advancements across industries. The work that HII is undertaking to establish a resilient H₂ technology supply chain is directly aligned with our mission to support industrial innovation and sustainability.”

The H₂ Innovation Initiative is in the process of creating its ‘Case for Action,’ an industry-led plan for the UK to capitalize on the opportunities available in the global H₂ technology market. It is using sector body and regional roundtables, surveys, interviews and economic analysis to develop recommended actions, benefit statements and industry commitment.