Milestone moment for hydrogen train project
An “important milestone” has been achieved at a planned green hydrogen hub in Inverness that will supply fuel for the region’s rail services.
Getech, the stock marketlisted geoenergy company, saidthatworkingalongside SGN Commercial Services, phase one has seen the successful “deconstruction” of the Highland city’s former gas holder. The move paves the way to convert a natural gas holder site into a green hydrogenstorageanddistribution facility.
Bosses said the site forms an important element of Getech’s broader hydrogen network development for the Scottish Highlands. Situated alongside Inverness’ railhead, it is said to be ideally positioned to supply clean fuel to the hydrogen trains planned to operate in the region.
Jonathan Copus, Getech’s chief executive, said: “The completion of demolition of the SGN gas holder site demonstrates tangible progress in our hydrogen operations in Inverness and forms part of a range of broader strategic initiatives being undertaken by Getech to achieve the production, storage and supply of green hydrogen. Hydrogenhasacriticalrole to play in the clean energy transition and we continue to work closely with stakeholders, including Highland Council, to establish a network of green hydrogen hubs across the Scottish Highlands.”
Marcus Hunt, director, SGN Commercial Services, said: “This is an important milestone in transforming the site of our old gas holder to create a hydrogen supply and distribution hub, which will play a key role in decarbonising transport across the Highlands and wider Scottish economy.”