Hydrogen Week launches to unite UK delivery of hydrogen
The UK’s first official Hydrogen Week will take place on 13 th -19 th February 2023. Bringing together stakeholders across the UK, it will celebrate and promote the role of hydrogen in reaching net zero.
With growing momentum around hydrogen, it will bring together partners from industry, to academia, to government to celebrate hydrogen with a week-long awareness raising campaign.
Organisations across the UK are being called on to get involved by holding hydrogen themed events and activities.
Spearheaded by the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) it aims to bring all regions of the UK together to cement the nation’s role as a world leader in hydrogen and capitalise on the huge opportunity the sector offers for both reducing carbon emissions and driving green economic growth.
Professor Joe Howe, Chair of the NWHA and Executive Director, Energy Research Institute at the University of Chester, said: “The last few years have seen hydrogen rising in prominence in the net zero agenda. It’s now recognised as critical to delivering on our decarbonisation targets. While there are a number of regions that are already delivering on hydrogen projects, if we really want to capitalise on this huge opportunity the UK needs to collaborate.
“Hydrogen Week will bring everyone together to raise awareness of the role that hydrogen can play in tackling climate change. I’d urge anyone who’s got an interest in hydrogen, whether that’s a big business, community group or school, to get involved.”
A number of influential organisations have already announced their commitment to Hydrogen Week including official partners Hydrogen UK and the Decarbonised Gas Alliance and supporters Peel NRE, Cadent, Costain, Progressive Energy, Vertex Hydrogen, BOC and Kent.
Clare Jackson, Chief Executive of Hydrogen UK said: “The inaugural UK Hydrogen Week couldn’t come at a more crucial time. The UK has an incredible opportunity to become a world leader in low carbon hydrogen, but this will only materialise if government, industry, and the public work together to make this a reality. We hope that UK Hydrogen Week can be a springboard for engaging a greater audience around the incredible benefits of hydrogen in delivering net zero!”
Reducing carbon emissions will require huge transformations in the way the UK powers its industries, travels around the country and heats our homes. Hydrogen is central to reaching net zero emissions providing a low carbon fuel which can help the switch to a greener future.
Developing a hydrogen economy will also unlock investment, secure and create jobs and boost supply chain opportunities.
A new website www.hydrogenweek.co.uk will act as a hub for all activity taking place and provide a platform to share opinions and best practice on hydrogen.
To get involved visit the website or contact hydrogenweek@fontcomms.com. You can follow Hydrogen Week on social channels @H2WeekUK and using the hashtag #H2Week.
