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Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Gregor Poynton MP receives UK Government response on Selms Muir Hydrogen Project backing
Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has received a positive response from the Government following his letter backing the Selms Muir Hydrogen Project for selection in the Second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2) Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In a response dated 16 May 2025, Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State for Industry at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, thanked Mr. Poynton for writing in support of the project and confirmed the Government's continued engagement during the next stage of the HAR2 process. The Minister outlined that HAR2 is a highly competitive round, with 87 initial applications competing for support, of which only 27 projects across England, Scotland and Wales have been shortlisted. The selection process has focused on project deliverability, portfolio diversity and value-for-money factors, with particular consideration given to cost, scale, location and supply to hard-to-abate sectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Commenting on the Government's response, Gregor Poynton MP said: "I'm pleased to receive this positive response from Minister Sarah Jones MP regarding the Selms Muir Hydrogen Project. While the competition is fierce with 87 applications for just 27 shortlisted projects, I'm continuing to make the case to Ministers for this tremendous local project. Gregor Poynton MP is backing UK Government investment in the Livingston constituency. "The Selms Muir project represents exactly the kind of innovative, green technology investment that West Lothian needs. With its potential to produce six tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen daily and support decarbonisation across West Lothian's transport and industry sectors, this project could bring significant jobs and investment to our constituency. "I welcome the Government's recognition of hydrogen's key role in delivering our Clean Energy Superpower mission and net zero commitments. I'll continue advocating strongly for Selms Muir throughout the process, as I believe this project demonstrates the deliverability, value for money, and strategic importance that the Government is looking for." The Selms Muir Hydrogen Project, a partnership between hydrogen developer Hygen and renewable energy leader European Energy, will deliver a 20MW electrolyser hub co-located with the Selms Muir Solar Farm. The project has the potential to power buses, construction equipment, and heavy vehicles across West Lothian, supporting the UK's ambitious goal of 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030. The project is now undergoing the due diligence and cost assessment phase, where projects must continue to demonstrate deliverability, affordability, and value for money throughout the process.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
'Positive response' from Minister to Livingston MP's letter of support for hydrogen project
Competition is fierce with 87 applications but just 27 shortlisted Livingston's MP received a 'positive response' from the Minister of State for Industry to a letter he sent backing the Selms Muir Hydrogen Project. The project was one of 87 applications to the UK Government for selection in the Second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2). From those only 27 projects across the UK are shortlisted. Gregor Poynton MP received a response from Industry Minister, Sarah Jones MP at the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, thanking him for writing in support of the Livingston project and confirming continued engagement during the next stage of the HAR2 process. The Minister outlined that HAR2 is a highly competitive round, with 87 initial applications competing for support, of which only 27 projects across England, Scotland and Wales have been shortlisted. The selection process has focused on project deliverability, portfolio diversity and value-for-money factors, with particular consideration given to cost, scale, location and supply to hard-to-abate sectors. The Selms Muir Hydrogen Project, a partnership between hydrogen developer Hygen and renewable energy leader European Energy, will deliver a 20MW electrolyser hub co-located with the Selms Muir Solar Farm. The project has the potential to power buses, construction equipment, and heavy vehicles across West Lothian, supporting the UK's ambitious goal of 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030. Gregor Poynton MP said: 'I'm pleased to receive this positive response from Minister Sarah Jones MP regarding the Selms Muir Hydrogen Project. While the competition is fierce with 87 applications for just 27 shortlisted projects, I'm continuing to make the case to Ministers for this tremendous local project. 'The Selms Muir project represents exactly the kind of innovative, green technology investment that West Lothian needs. With its potential to produce six tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen daily and support decarbonisation across West Lothian's transport and industry sectors, this project could bring significant jobs and investment to our constituency. 'I welcome the government's recognition of hydrogen's key role in delivering our Clean Energy Superpower mission and net zero commitments. I'll continue advocating strongly for Selms Muir throughout the process, as I believe this project demonstrates the deliverability, value for money, and strategic importance that the government is looking for.' The Selms Muir Hydrogen Project is now undergoing the due diligence and cost assessment phase, where projects must continue to demonstrate deliverability, affordability, and value for money throughout the process.
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Black & Veatch to Showcase Global Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Consulting (EPC) Expertise Across Energy Transition, Hydrogen at Upcoming Events in Europe
GLASGOW, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the U.K. government shortlists new green hydrogen projects for funding as part of its Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2), Black & Veatch is showcasing the company's deep expertise in the energy transition and specifically green hydrogen at this week's All-Energy Summit and World Hydrogen Summit next week. 'We utilize more than a century of global power delivery experience to provide innovative, bankable energy infrastructure that help our European clients transition to lower carbon solutions,' said Youssef Merjaneh, Black Veatch Black & Veatch has completed more than 200 front-end loading (FEL) studies globally in the past few years and has 245MW of green hydrogen projects completed or under construction. Thousands of clients globally tap the company's power generation and lower carbon expertise to plan, design and build green hydrogen projects. Black & Veatch is the EPC provider for the Advanced Clean Energy Storage I (ACES I), a green hydrogen hub in Utah, and will be highlighting its expertise for U.K.-based FEL and FEED studies through to full plant delivery. 'Clients across Europe entrust Black & Veatch to help them deploy first-of-a-kind projects for the energy transition including green hydrogen, battery energy storage systems and gas-fired power plants coupled with carbon capture facilities,' said Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president and managing director, Europe Middle East and Africa, Black & Veatch. 'We utilize more than a century of global power delivery experience to provide innovative, bankable energy infrastructure that help our European clients transition to lower carbon solutions.' The company and many of its executives will host client and partner meetings at All-Energy 2025 at stand L59 from May 14-15 in Glasgow, Scotland. Key All-Energy Summit speaking sessions: Session title: 'International Opportunities with Green Hydrogen' featuring Ben Stevenson, hydrogen project engineer, Black & Veatch. May 14, 11:30 to 12:00, Hydrogen and Energy Storage Show Floor Theater; Session title: 'Digital Data, AI and Cyber Security – Making Sense of Energy Digitisation, Fitting the Threads Together', featuring Charlie Sanchez, president, Infrastructure Advisory, Black & Veatch. May 14, 16:00 to 17:30, Hall 1; Session title: 'Unlocking Critical Energy Infrastructure Projects' featuring Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president and managing director, EMEA, Black & Veatch. May 15, 10:25 to 10:50, Future Grid Show Floor Theater. Black & Veatch will also be hosting client meetings in stand D110, Hall 4, during the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from May 20-22. Key World Hydrogen Summit speaking sessions: Session title: 'A Snapshot of the Global Hydrogen Industry', featuring Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president and managing director, EMEA, for Black & Veatch, and Charlie Sanchez, president, Infrastructure Advisory, Black & Veatch. May 21, 17:45 to 18:00, Hall 6 – H2 Tech Innovation Stage; Session title: 'Managing the Molecule: Lessons Learned from Leading Global Hydrogen Development' featuring Jason Rowell, vice president, Sustainable Process Solutions, Black & Veatch. May 22, 10:00 to 10:15, Hall 1 – H2 Action Stage. Visit Black & Veatch's All-Energy 2025 website and World Hydrogen Summit 2025 website for more information about the company's presence at either show, speaker summaries and recent news across the region. About Black & Veatch Black & Veatch is a 100-percent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with more than 100-years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people around the world by addressing the resilience and reliability of our most important infrastructure and energy assets. Follow us on and on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
