| Aberdeen has been a leader in hydrogen energy in the UK for over a decade, and is established as one of the first-mover locations for EU H2 activities. The TH2ISTLE project, led by Aberdeen City Council, builds on this distinguished hydrogen heritage; it promises to help accelerate the North-East Scotland’s energy transition by establishing the UK’s first Hydrogen Valley. TH2ISTLE proposes an innovative ‘demand-led’ approach, leveraging new and existing private and public sector funding, and production from the proposed - and separately funded - Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub. Our aim is to stimulate hydrogen uptake across focused sectors including mobility, agriculture, food and drink, and construction. To support adoption we plan to install infrastructure at key nodes, across the region. TH2ISTLE contains a programme of scaling studies to drive replication, including into continental Europe. The project is strategically located to take advantage of over 17 GW of proposed Scotwind offshore wind capacity, and local talent pools and supply chains. It presents opportunity to support implementing a just energy transition through reskilling oil and gas sector capability and growing new strength in low carbon hydrogen and renewables. TH2ISTLE aims to drive innovation through supporting early-stage companies and via research and key academic institutions. With a focus on creating a replicable model, TH2ISTLE encompasses comprehensive strategies for scaling and replication across Scotland, the UK, the EU and across the globe. It presents important opportunity to capture benefits of a more sustainable, low carbon hydrogen future. |
- Reference
- 101251080
- Project duration
- 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031
- Project locations
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- EU contribution
- €8 999 051
- Project website
- Cordis
Stakeholders
Coordinators
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
- Address
- United Kingdom