HyMarnham Power, a joint venture between H₂ pioneer GeoPura and sustainable waste processing leader JG Pears, is thrilled to announce that its low carbon H₂ production project in the East Midlands has reached a major infrastructure milestone, with utility works complete and electrolyzer commissioning underway.

Minister for Industry Sarah Jones MP visited the world leading site to mark this significant milestone and see first-hand the progress in low carbon H₂ production.

 Set to be fully operational in Autumn 2025, HyMarnham Power is poised to be one of the first projects from the H₂ Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) to go live, marking a significant advancement in the production, storage, and transportation of low carbon H₂.

With a total initial investment of £50 million, HyMarnham Power harnesses the combined expertise of GeoPura and JG Pears. With 15MWe of electrolyzer capacity, the project utilizes electricity from a range of local sources including a nearby biomass CHP plant and is compliant with the low carbon H₂ standard, establishing a long-term supply of green H₂ in the East Midlands. 

Alongside fueling GeoPura’s growing fleet of HPUs, providing zero emission power across a range of sectors including construction, festivals and events and live TV, this strategic initiative is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from Midlands-based customers aiming to significantly reduce their carbon emissions.

Situated on the site of the former High Marnham coal-fired power station, the project exemplifies the evolving landscape of renewable energy and the benefits of leveraging existing infrastructure. Acquired by the JG Pears Group, the site has been highlighted as a key renewable energy hub and low-carbon technology site by Bassetlaw District Council. This strategic positioning is further enhanced by the site’s active National Grid substation, unlocking the potential for future renewable and H₂ capabilities.

Minister Sarah Jone’s visit reflects government’s support for HyMarnham Power, under the HAR1 process and the role of clean H₂ in delivering energy security and economic growth across the Midlands and beyond.

Andrew Cunningham, CEO of GeoPura, commented, “Reaching this major infrastructure milestone at HyMarnham Power is another key achievement for GeoPura and the UK H₂ sector. This project not only underscores our commitment to pioneering clean energy solutions but also highlights the potential of H₂ to drive significant environmental and economic benefits. We are excited to work alongside JG Pears to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the UK’s net-zero goals and support the transition to a sustainable energy future.”

Graham Pears, Commercial Director JG Pears, commented, “As one of the UK’s leading processors of animal by-products and food waste, JG Pears has been pioneering environmentally-aware practices since 1972. We are thrilled to progress the HyMarnham Power project at pace, which aligns with our commitment to sustainability and innovation.  We plan everything we do around the twin goals of making our operations as clean and green as possible and delivering products and services that meet customer needs.”

 Minister for Industry, Sarah Jones, said, “This government is rolling out H₂ out at scale for the first time, with ten of the first projects now shovel-ready to start powering businesses with clean, homegrown energy from Teesside to Devon. H₂ will help us cut industrial emissions and support Britain’s industrial renewal by creating thousands of jobs in our industrial heartlands as part of the Plan for Change.”

Achieving FID earlier in the year and already producing H₂, HyMarnham Power has a planned commercial operation date of October 2025, and is set to play a pivotal role in the UK’s transition to a sustainable energy future, representing a significant step forward in realizing the potential of H₂ as a clean energy source.

GeoPura’s HPUs, H₂ powered generators, are deployed across a range of sectors in the UK and Europe to decarbonise the temporary, off-grid, back-up and supplementary power markets. GeoPura currently provides zero emission H₂ power to Balfour Beatty, National Grid, the MoD and the BBC among other sustainability-driven customers, replacing traditional diesel generators with its HPU technology.