- The UK government has approved N-Gen Energy and Hygen Energy’s plan to build a green hydrogen plant in Bradford, one of 10 clean energy projects selected nationwide.
- The facility will supply low-carbon hydrogen to industries and heavy transport, helping local businesses decarbonise and creating jobs in Bradford.
The UK government has approved the construction of a low-carbon hydrogen production facility in Bradford, enabling N-Gen Energy Solutions and Hygen Energy to proceed with the project under its national clean energy programme.
The companies will build the plant on Bowling Back Lane, where they previously cleared three large gas holders. The facility will use renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen for the transport sector. Machinery maker JCB and bus manufacturer Wrightbus have emerged as potential customers.
Furthermore, the government approved the Bradford facility among 10 hydrogen projects this week, aiming to reduce industrial emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
“Hydrogen will help us cut industrial emissions and support Britain’s industrial renewal by creating thousands of jobs in our industrial heartlands,” Industry Minister Sarah Jones said. “It’s a key part of our Plan for Change.”
Meanwhile, the government expects these projects to help heavy industries like steel, glass, and transport transition to domestically produced low-carbon hydrogen.
Gareth Mills, managing director at N-Gen, said the project will strengthen Bradford’s green economy. “This facility gives local businesses a viable way to decarbonise, while attracting new companies and jobs to the area,” he said.
Hygen Energy CEO Kevin Selleslags welcomed the milestone. “This agreement takes us closer to delivering cleaner, locally produced hydrogen at a competitive price,” he said. “We’re moving to the next phase and building a trailblazing facility for the region.”
The developers plan to start construction shortly and aim to position Bradford as a clean energy hub within the UK’s broader hydrogen strategy.