GeoPura and Forth Ports have entered into an agreement to set up a green hydrogen production facility at the Port of Tilbury, aimed at reducing emissions and supporting clean energy use in heavy industry, Energetica India reported.
The project, backed by £2 million in funding from Thames Freeport, will see the development of a 1 MW hydrogen plant that is expected to begin operations this year. The facility will produce hydrogen using electrolysis powered by on-site solar energy, creating a local supply of zero-emission fuel for port operations and nearby industrial use.
The agreement, signed for an initial period of 10 years, also includes an option for extension. Officials said the project will help position Tilbury among the first major ports in the UK to host commercial-scale hydrogen production for industrial applications.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to cut carbon emissions, particularly in the transport and logistics sector, which accounts for a significant share of the UK’s emissions. Forth Ports is targeting net zero operations by 2042 and is exploring alternative energy solutions to achieve this goal.
The facility is also expected to support major infrastructure works such as the Lower Thames Crossing by supplying clean fuel, helping reduce reliance on diesel. In addition, the project is likely to generate skilled jobs and strengthen the regional supply chain for hydrogen.
Industry experts said the project highlights how existing industrial infrastructure can be used to produce renewable fuels, offering a scalable model for reducing emissions in logistics and heavy industry.
