Trafigura has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, MorGen Energy, has approved the final investment decision (FiD) to begin construction of a 20MW green hydrogen production facility in Milford Haven, Wales.
The West Wales Hydrogen project is among the first projects supported by the UK Government’s flagship hydrogen allocation round (HAR1) to achieve FiD.
With construction expected to begin in 2026 and commissioning by early 2028, the West Wales Hydrogen plant is set to produce approximately 2,000 tonnes per annum of low-carbon hydrogen, compliant with the UK’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard.
The hydrogen will be used across a broad range of applications, including port decarbonisation, industrial heating, manufacturing and chemical feedstock.
Located on the site of a former oil refinery in the Celtic Freeport, the project is expected to support the creation of highly skilled jobs and engagement of local contractors throughout the construction phase.
Richard Holtum, CEO of the Trafigura Group, commented: “The UK government's hydrogen support framework was key to this project reaching final investment decision – demonstrating how public policy and private capital can work together to support the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries.”
Werner Lieberherr, CEO of MorGen Energy, said: “Reaching FiD on West Wales Hydrogen is a defining milestone for MorGen and the UK hydrogen sector.”
New green hydrogen project in Wales reaches FiD
