HyMarnham Power, a joint venture between hydrogen pioneer GeoPura and sustainable waste processor JG Pears, announces that its low carbon hydrogen production project in the East Midlands has reached a major infrastructure milestone, with utility works complete and electrolyser commissioning underway.
Minister for Industry Sarah Jones MP visited the site to mark this milestone and see first-hand the progress in low carbon hydrogen production.
Set to be fully operational in Autumn 2025, HyMarnham Power is poised to be one of the first projects from the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) to go live, marking a significant advancement in the production, storage, and transportation of low carbon hydrogen.
With a total initial investment of £50 million and a 15MWe of electrolyser capacity, the project uses electricity from a range of local sources including a nearby biomass CHP plant and is compliant with the low carbon hydrogen standard, establishing a long-term supply of green hydrogen in the East Midlands.
Alongside fuelling GeoPura’s growing fleet of HPUs, providing zero emission power across a range of sectors including construction, festivals and events and live TV, this strategic initiative is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from Midlands-based customers aiming to significantly reduce their carbon emissions.
Situated on the site of the former High Marnham coal-fired power station, the project exemplifies the evolving landscape of renewable energy and the benefits of leveraging existing infrastructure.
Acquired by the JG Pears Group, the site has been highlighted as a key renewable energy hub and low-carbon technology site by Bassetlaw District Council. This strategic positioning is further enhanced by the site’s active National Grid substation, unlocking the potential for future renewable and hydrogen capabilities.
Minister Sarah Jone’s visit reflects government’s support for HyMarnham Power, under the HAR1 process and the role of clean hydrogen in delivering energy security and economic growth across the Midlands and beyond.
Andrew Cunningham, CEO of GeoPura, commented, “This project not only underscores our commitment to pioneering clean energy solutions but also highlights the potential of hydrogen to drive significant environmental and economic benefits. We are excited to work alongside JG Pears to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the UK’s net-zero goals and support the transition to a sustainable energy future.”
Minister for Industry, Sarah Jones, said, “This government is rolling out hydrogen out at scale for the first time, with ten of the first projects now shovel-ready to start powering businesses with clean, homegrown energy from Teesside to Devon.”
Achieving FID earlier in the year and already producing hydrogen, HyMarnham Power has a planned commercial operation date of October 2025, and is set to play a pivotal role in the UK’s transition to a sustainable energy future, representing a significant step forward in realising the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
