£150m green energy site proposed for Ayrshire coal terminal
The proposed facility would be used for the production, storage and export of hydrogen. Linked to the existing jetty at the site via pipeline, it will allow hydrogen to be exported from the UK on vessels in the form of ammonia.
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Lewis McIntyre, managing director of Port Services at Peel Ports Group, said: 'This is a very exciting new development for Hunterston — hydrogen is vital to the energy transition, and we're proud to play our part in making such a development possible here on the west coast of Scotland.
'It is testament to Hunterston's vast potential to house a range of innovative renewables projects.
'Not only are we bringing a brownfield site back into economic use, it will contribute massively to inward investment and job creation in a region that desperately needs it.'
The development of the facility has been seen as an investment in the area, creating and supporting jobs within the Ayrshire economy.
Stuart Marley, Statkraft's principal hydrogen project manager, said: 'Hunterston is an ideal home for this facility, given its location and outstanding infrastructure.
'Hydrogen is an important tool in addressing the emissions from carbon-intensive industries, and we look forward to progressing our plans for the site.'
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There are several renewables projects at advanced stages at Hunterston, including the UK's first undersea energy cable factory, a liquid air energy storage facility and an onshore aquaculture facility.
Peel Ports Group has been granted planning permission for the £150m redevelopment of the site's marine yard, which it intends to use to house a facility supporting offshore wind developments.
Though currently in talks with several developers already, the company is open to proposals for alternative uses for the marine yard.
Discussions are underway with several more potential customers, with the entire Hunterston site on track to generate £3.5bn in inward investment and create over 5,000 jobs.
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