New hydrogen pipeline to boost industrial decarbonisation in Deeside

New hydrogen pipeline to boost industrial decarbonisation in Deeside

Wales & West Utilities has announced plans to develop a dedicated hydrogen pipeline, HyLine Gogledd, to support industrial decarbonisation in North East Wales.

The pipeline will supply hydrogen to energy-intensive industries across the region, from Deeside to Wrexham, which together account for 55 per cent of local energy demand.

It aims to offer a low-carbon alternative to natural gas, helping reduce carbon emissions while supporting economic growth and job creation.

Hydrogen provides energy without carbon emissions at the point of use, making it a greener option than natural gas.

Phase one of HyLine Gogledd will test the viability of a pipeline network within the North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation (NEWID) Cluster, based on a plan funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) introduced earlier this year.

The pipeline project, alongside the Cluster Plan, assesses how hydrogen could replace natural gas in industrial processes using hubs based in Deeside and Wrexham.

It also identifies the funding and commitments required to reach net zero industrial emissions in North East Wales by 2050. HyLine Gogledd is expected to be a key part of this goal.

The NEWID Cluster, led by Net Zero Industry Wales and supported by partners including Wales & West Utilities, aims to transform dispersed industrial sites in the region into a low-carbon energy hub.

It aligns with the HyNet cluster in North West England, which targets cutting more than one million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, supporting 6,000 jobs and generating £17 billion in economic value.

Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, said:

It’s good to see HyLine Gogledd working collaboratively with a range of partners to support the decarbonisation of industry in North East Wales, protecting jobs, and making North Wales a sustainable location for future investment.

Matt Hindle, Wales & West Utilities Head of Net Zero & Sustainability, added:

HyLine Gogledd is an exciting step forward in mapping low-carbon hydrogen delivery to North East Wales, offering a diversity of choice to energy-intensive industries and other energy users.

“With almost 3,000 industrial customers in the region, this project will be pivotal in making the area an attractive place for businesses in the future.We are committed to helping customers find the best solutions to decarbonise, with the least possible disruption. This project will explore the feasibility of using new and existing infrastructure to deliver cost-effective options.”

Ben Burggraaf, CEO of Net Zero Industry Wales, said:

The proposed pipeline has the potential to transform North East Wales into a clean energy hub, helping industry decarbonise, whilst safeguarding jobs and economic resilience — in the region and wider Wales.

“Net Zero Industry Wales is dedicated to empowering Welsh industry with the tools, partnerships, and innovation needed to accelerate the transition. The NEWID Cluster is already demonstrating the power of collaboration, and HyLine Gogledd is another important piece in the puzzle. It will further position Wales at the forefront of industrial decarbonisation for a sustainable and prosperous future.”

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