Plans for a 900 MW hydrogen-capable power station at Keadby in North Lincolnshire have entered the next stage after being formally accepted for review by the UK Government’s Planning Inspectorate.
The proposed Keadby Next Generation Power Station, led by SSE and Equinor, is designed to operate on natural gas and hydrogen, with the flexibility to run on blends until low-carbon hydrogen supplies are available at scale. Developers aim to have the facility operational by 2030, positioning it as one of the world’s earliest large-scale hydrogen-fired power plants.
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Located near the Humber estuary, the project is closely aligned with emerging hydrogen production and storage initiatives in the region, including plans for a broader Humber hydrogen network. It is intended to provide reliable low-carbon electricity to back up a renewables-led power system, supporting the UK’s wider decarbonisation strategy.
Keadby has played a shifting role in the country’s energy system over decades, moving from coal to host one of Europe’s most efficient gas-fired plants. The new project adds to SSE’s wider investment in hydrogen development, including its work with Siemens Energy under the Mission H2 Power programme.
The final decision on planning consent will be taken by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero following examination of the application.
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