Protium Announce Green Hydrogen Project

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Protium, the largest green hydrogen energy company in the UK, along with its partners, has successfully secured over £30 million from the Department for Transport and Innovate UK to initiate the HyHAUL project, aimed at jumpstarting the decarbonisation of the UK's HGV fleet.

The haulage sector currently contributes to 19% of domestic transport emissions throughout the UK. The rapid demonstration of viable alternatives to diesel-fuelled vehicles is crucial to accelerating the decarbonisation of this hard-to-reduce sector. This pioneering project is specifically focused on the heaviest and most polluting HGVs in the UK, delivering HGVs with zero emissions weighing up to 44 tonnes.

In addition to offering HGVs with appealing operational range and flexibility, HyHAUL will also establish a network of refuelling stations to ensure the practical operation of trucks along designated routes. Hydrogen will be sourced from various green hydrogen projects in South Wales, including Protium's "Pioneer 2" and other initiatives.

Protium, leading the way, brings together the complete hydrogen HGV value chain for long-distance transportation. This encompasses green hydrogen generation, hydrogen logistics, refuelling infrastructure providers, and manufacturers of fuel cell HGVs. In its initial phase, the consortium partners include ReFuels' CNG Fuels, Scania, NRG Riverside, and Reynolds Logistics. Trucks will be supplied by multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The initial hauliers encompass established companies and pioneers in decarbonisation, such as EV Cargo and FSEW.

HyHAUL will provide essential operational data to vehicle OEMs and fleet operators regarding the performance of first-generation fuel cell electric trucks. This will help eliminate obstacles to broader adoption within the industry while also stimulating future demand for green hydrogen, supporting the broader hydrogen economy across the nation.

Commenting on the launch of HyHAUL, Chris Jackson, CEO of Protium, remarked, "HyHAUL highlights the tremendous potential of green hydrogen in transportation, a sector with one of the highest emissions in the UK." He further stated, "Our project offers a commercially feasible solution to reduce emissions in long-distance haulage, an especially challenging area within the sector. It also marks a significant milestone in Protium's ambitious goal to reduce the UK's CO2 emissions by 1 million tonnes annually by 2030."

Geoff Tomlinson, Managing Director at FSEW, added, "Hydrogen fuel cell technology is being hailed by many as the future of heavy-goods transport, and projects like this are instrumental in providing a choice for road freight operators like us who want to offer a greener, sustainable alternative for our customers." He continued, "This is just one of many initiatives that are helping us transition our fleet to net zero. Our primary objective is to achieve operational net zero across our fleet by the end of 2024. We're already halfway there with a combination of electric and compressed natural gas trucks. The addition of these hydrogen trucks is a true game-changer for us and the industry. Working with Protium and other partners supports our aspirations, and together we are raising further awareness within the industry about the importance of this technology."

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