Transition Technologies

What's Next for UK Hydrogen Production?

The UK low carbon hydrogen market is an emerging part of the energy transition landscape, bringing investment opportunities for businesses but also challenges in this relatively new asset class. In this three-part podcast, Oly Moir and Kathryn Emmett reflect on the current state of the UK market and then delve into some of the latest developments in relation to the UK Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM).

In episode 3, Oly is joined by experts Brendan Murphy and Matthew Deitz from LCP Delta to delve into the economics and commercial issues facing hydrogen projects.

Episode 1 topics include:

  • The role of hydrogen in the UK government’s Clean Power Action Plan
  • Key elements for delivering successful low carbon hydrogen production projects
  • The importance of standards for these projects
  • An introduction to the HPBM

Episode 2 topics include:

  • An update on the position relating to Non-Qualifying Offtakers
  • The importance of power procurement for electrolytic project
  • Progress on cross-chain risks for CCS enabled projects

Episode 3 topics include:

  • Project costs and how clean electricity costs represent a significant proportion of project budgets
  • Offtaker risk and the economic importance to projects

Episode 1

Transcript - Episode 1

Episode 2

Transcript - Episode 2

Episode 3

Transcript - Episode 3

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.