On 26 February industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered in Liverpool for Delivering the Hydrogen Economy, a key event during Hydrogen Week 2025. The discussions reaffirmed the North West’s ambition…
A new report released today by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has called on the UK Government to prioritise developing hydrogen transport and storage to enable the sector to…
A new report released today by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) predicts that the region could see an economic boost of £3.4bn GVA and 11,500 jobs created by 2030…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has announced a batch of new members following the success of Hydrogen Week 2024. The University of Manchester and consulting firms Tetra Tech and…
A new study by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has shown that demand for low carbon hydrogen in the North West could support up to 2GW of hydrogen production…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has today published its manifesto for delivering a world leading hydrogen economy in the North West of England. The document sets out a number…
Following the success of the inaugural Hydrogen Week in February 2023, dates have been announced for the 2024 awareness raising week. Taking place from Monday 26th February until Friday 1st March 2024…
BUSINESS leaders in Cumbria have signalled their strong commitment to promoting hydrogen as a driver for clean economic growth in the region. The Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is the…
Over 350 scientists and engineers of the future have been learning about climate change, carbon emissions, renewable energy and the role that hydrogen will play in reaching net zero. Thanks…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) announces a batch of new members following the success of the UK’s first Hydrogen Week held last month. Glass manufacturer and filler Encirc, international…
Now a month has passed since the UK’s first Hydrogen Week, I’ve had the chance to catch my breath and reflect on all the events, activity and hard work that…
New analysis shows that a hydrogen-ready boiler mandate from 2026 would save up to £36 billion in boiler replacement costs Delaying a mandate until 2030 would cost up to an…
North West Hydrogen Alliance grows as hydrogen producers join Two leading hydrogen production companies committed to bringing low carbon hydrogen to the UK have joined the North West Hydrogen Alliance…
North West Hydrogen Alliance are pleased to be a partner of Foresight Hydrogen Live 2023, 8th – 9th February 2023 | Liverpool. Liverpool, located in the Northwest of England, plays…
TWO professional services giants are backing the North West’s role in the UK’s hydrogen economy. Jacobs and WSP are the latest major private sector companies to join the North West…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) is urging Government to accelerate its plan for hydrogen storage business models. A new report ‘The role of storage in delivering a hydrogen economy…
A new report reveals how the North West could build on world leading plans for local low carbon hydrogen production and use by also pioneering low carbon energy imports through…
In the latest report from the NWHA we look at the potential role of ammonia in delivering a hydrogen economy in the North West. Read the report here NWHA Ammonia &…
Ellesmere Port in the North West could be home to the UK’s first ‘hydrogen village’ in a project that’s critical to helping solve the global climate crisis. Up to 2,000…
Congratulations to our chair Professor Joe Howe who’s made it into Insider North West’s first Green Power List. https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/first-ever-green-power-list-revealed
Richard Barker, Development Director at Peel NRE – part of Peel L&P – considers whether the current colour coding of hydrogen is actually stifling innovation. Green, blue, brown, yellow, turquoise…
Will Leonard, Innovation and Technology Manager, ABB Energy Industries UK, argues that robust digital systems are essential to support a hydrogen economy in the UK. The UK Government’s Industrial…
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has released its latest report focusing on ‘Decarbonising heat in homes’. It follows an enquiry aiming to identify skills and policy gaps…
The Government has unveiled its strategy to level-up the UK, with the Levelling Up White Paper published on Wednesday 2 February 2022. It details how the “Green Industrial Revolution” will…
Hydrogen recognised as key to low carbon manufacturing as Glass Futures join North West alliance Glass Futures join the North West Hydrogen Alliance to advance rollout of hydrogen-powered manufacturing in…
Our Chair Professor Joe Howe took part in a recent workshop on the potential for clean hydrogen in the Carolinas, USA. it is always great to see other countries looking…
YOUNGSTERS will be able to take on the climate change challenge thanks to a new interactive ‘Net Zero’ game at the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and museum in Widnes. Year…
Alstom and Eversholt Rail sign an agreement for the UK’s first ever brand-new hydrogen train fleet New co-operation agreement aims to provide an initial fleet of 10 new hydrogen trains…
Peel Ports Group has committed to becoming a net zero port operator by 2040, ten years ahead of the UK Government’s national decarbonising targets. The leading port operator, headquartered in…
Peel Ports Group, the second largest port group in the UK, is the latest company to join the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). The group, which operates the Port of…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance has welcomed news that HyNet North West – a major project in the region to generate, store and distribute hydrogen – has been selected as…
By Darryl Nevitt, Business Development, Otto Simon Limited It is inescapable; global warming, climate change and the quest to reduce our carbon footprint have at last permeated our collective consciousness.…
FOUR new companies have signed up to join the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). The new members – Fichtner, Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Powerhouse Energy and Swagelok – take the…
In light of the recent debate around blue hydrogen, NWHA Chair Professor Joe Howe considers why we need low carbon hydrogen from a range of sources. Our entire energy system…
The long awaited Hydrogen Strategy has been published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Professor Joe Howe, Chair of the North West Hydrogen Alliance and Executive Director,…
The membership of the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has thrown its weight behind the North West’s bid to become one of the UK’s first carbon capture clusters. In a…
The UK’s anticipated hydrogen strategy is expected to be published in mid-July. Energy Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the first ever strategy is “set to be published before summer recess” and…
The North West and North Wales have ambitions to become cleaner, and greener. To achieve the aim of becoming net zero emitters of carbon dioxide before 2050, big steps need…
At United Living Group, we strive to be a sector leader as the UK works towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Fastflow Group, a subsidiary of United Living Infrastructure…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance continues to go from strength to strength with the addition of five new members this month. The new members – AMCS, BakerRisk, Northern Valve Fitting…
HyNet North West has received £72m in funding to help the North West become the UK’s first low carbon industrial cluster. Hydrogen is an essential component of the Prime Minister’s…
Following a commitment of £72 million of funding, HyNet North West will transform the North West into the world’s first low carbon industrial cluster, playing a critical role in the…
‘Public attitudes to hydrogen and Net Zero’ report launched today The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) is today calling for the formation of an independent Net Zero body to lead…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has welcomed five new members, taking its total number of members to more than 20. This will make it the largest regional membership body…
The recent announcement from the Prime Minister regarding the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, giving adults across the UK the chance to take free college courses, is a welcome signal from the…
We’re very pleased to be a partner organisation of Net Zero North West which is launching today. This collaboration of industry leaders will help to drive green recovery, an aim…
Frontier Economics is hosting a webinar to discuss hydrogen blending. Low carbon hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in meeting the UK’s Net Zero target and blending hydrogen…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) is calling for the urgent creation of a UK Hydrogen Strategy to co-ordinate the development and funding of hydrogen projects across the country as…
We have another new member of the North West Hydrogen Alliance. Welcome to Penspen! Penspen is an international engineering company that provides services across the entire project lifecycle to help…
We’re delighted to announce that Orbital Gas Systems are the latest member to join the North West Hydrogen Alliance. Orbital are a leading technology, engineering and support provider to renewable…
Webinar: The role of hydrogen in green recovery As the country looks to recovery from COVID-19, this webinar will look at the role of hydrogen in green recovery. With the…
In a report released today, the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has called on Government to take urgent action to support the roll out of hydrogen vehicles once coronavirus restrictions…
The North West Energy & Hydrogen Cluster has been awarded Government funding to map out the region’s journey to becoming the UKs first net zero carbon industrial cluster by 2040.…
The North West Energy & Hydrogen Cluster is to set out a roadmap for low carbon skills in the region. Working with businesses, universities, colleges and training providers the plan…
The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded £13m to fund two world-first hydrogen projects led by the HyNet consortium in the North West. The…
Cheshire East Council and Storengy have joined forces and secured funding towards a £1m scheme which will see bin wagons converted to take home-produced hydrogen. The scheme comprised of both…
The NWHA welcomes two new members hoping to benefit from the huge supply chain opportunities on offer from hydrogen. Thyson Technology Limited, based in Ellesmere Port, is an instrumentation and…
Business leaders across the North West came together to discuss the huge supply chain opportunities which the UK’s transition to net zero will deliver. Hosted by Peel L&P Environmental and…
This unique and inclusive, CPD accredited event isn’t your run of the mill bums, on seats conference, exhibition and networking dinner. EvoNorth opens up discussion that leads to action on…
With over two-thirds of local authorities in the UK declaring climate emergencies, the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) argues that hydrogen is a vital part of the solution. This comes…
HyNet is the most advanced hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) project in the UK which could see hydrogen blended into the gas grid and piped into homes…
Progressive Energy has joined the North West Hydrogen Alliance. The company is taking a leading role on HyNet – the UK’s leading hydrogen and carbon capture storage project which could…
Peel Environmental – part of Peel L&P – working in partnership with Waste2Tricity has submitted plans for a waste plastic to hydrogen facility at its 54-hectare Protos site near Ellesmere…
Natural gas has a long-proven track record for heating. However, the climate challenge requires change. Will hydrogen be able to take its place? How will the potential for customer convenience…
Join Progressive Energy for an opportunity to hear how industry is working together to deliver a whole new, low carbon energy infrastructure in the North West. HyNet is a large-scale…
Manchester has committed to the target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2038, more than a decade earlier than the rest of the UK. On 6 September 2019, Manchester Metropolitan University…
The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) is calling for Government investment in hydrogen projects to meet ambitious carbon reductions targets in the UK. A legacy of Theresa May, the commitment…
Peel Environmental – part of Peel L&P – has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Waste2Tricity and PowerHouse Energy which would see 11 waste plastic to hydrogen facilities – representing an…
HYDROGEN KEY TO ZERO CARBON SOCIETY, SAYS METRO MAYOR New Cadent report confirms plan to introduce hydrogen to North West England’s gas network for domestic heat can also support growth…
The Committee on Climate Change has released its report “Net Zero The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming” which you can read here.
How the Northwest can lead the hydrogen revolution in Europe
One of the biggest names in the chemicals industry, INOVYN is the latest company to join the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). Following its launch in November 2018, the NWHA…
Peel Environmental’s Tony Smith is speaking at Connected Future Cities on 28th March. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/events/connected-future-cities/
The government has revealed five winners of a £14 million competition to fund hydrogen fuel cell vehicle projects.
Energy Innovation District secures funding for pioneering £200k smart grid project in Cheshire The North West Energy Innovation District (EID) has been awarded funding by UK Research and Innovation to…