RWE consultation on new Grangemouth Green Hydrogen facility

RWE has launched a public consultation for its proposed Grangemouth Green Hydrogen production facility, a major project aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions in the local area.

There will be a series of in-person consultation events as well as an online exhibition where people will be able to get more information and offer their feedback.

The project, with a capacity of 200MW, aims to produce green hydrogen through the electrolysis of water, using renewable energy from the electricity grid.

The plant, located within the Grangemouth industrial area, will be capable of producing up to 3.6 tonnes of green hydrogen per hour and will be delivered through a pipeline to nearby industrial plants.

The project is still at an early design stage, however comprehensive environmental assessments are underway, with a scoping report already submitted to Falkirk Council.

Nicole Tang, RWE Hydrogen Project Development Manager, said: “Hydrogen has a vital role to play in reducing emissions from industrial processes that cannot be easily electrified. RWE’s Grangemouth Green Hydrogen project represents an exciting opportunity to support Scotland’s drive for net zero while contributing to local economic growth and environmental sustainability.”