The HyMarnham Power project, a collaboration between GeoPura and JG Pears, has reached a significant infrastructure milestone in its low-carbon hydrogen production initiative. Located in the East Midlands, this project has completed essential utility works, with electrolyser commissioning now underway.
Scheduled to begin full operations in Autumn 2025, HyMarnham Power is among the first projects under the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) to be realised. The £50 million project is expected to drive the development of green hydrogen, with a capacity of 15MWe from electrolysers. Local energy sources, including a biomass CHP plant, will support its operations, meeting the low-carbon hydrogen standard and reinforcing the region’s push for sustainable energy solutions.
The project has a strategic location on the site of the former High Marnham coal power station, which is now a key renewable energy hub. This site benefits from an active National Grid substation, which will support future renewable energy and hydrogen projects.
HyMarnham Power is part of GeoPura’s plan to expand its hydrogen-powered generator fleet, providing zero-emission power across various industries, including construction, events, and broadcasting. The facility is set to support Midlands-based companies aiming to lower their carbon emissions.
The government, through its commitment to HAR1, is backing projects like HyMarnham Power as part of its energy security and economic growth plan. As the UK continues to invest in clean hydrogen technologies, this milestone underlines the growing role of hydrogen in decarbonising sectors across the country.
