BP has chosen Johnson Matthey's (JM) pioneering Low Carbon Hydrogen (LCH) technology for its H2Teesside project, an initiative designed to drive decarbonization efforts in the Tees Valley region. With the goal of significantly reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the area, H2Teesside will contribute to the transformation of local industry through the adoption of low-carbon practices.

The strategic selection of JM's LCH technology is expected to facilitate the production of blue hydrogen with enhanced efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Leveraging a combination of a gas-heated reformer and an autothermal reformer (GHR-ATR), the LCH technology boasts the capability to capture up to 99% of CO2 emissions, marking a significant milestone in achieving greater sustainability.

By capitalizing on the region's access to North Sea natural gas and the establishment of robust pipeline infrastructure, H2Teesside is poised to become a pivotal catalyst for the advancement of low-carbon practices, thereby contributing to job creation, regional regeneration, and the overall revitalization of the Tees Valley area.

Alberto Giovanzana, Managing Director of CT Licensing at JM, emphasized the pivotal role of JM's LCH technology in realizing the ambitious decarbonization goals set forth by the H2Teesside project. With this recent collaboration, JM further solidifies its commitment to championing the utilization of blue hydrogen as a key component in achieving global net-zero emission targets, building on its established track record in facilitating major LCH projects worldwide.

In line with BP's strategic vision, the H2Teesside initiative aims to establish itself as one of the pioneering low-carbon hydrogen production facilities in the UK, spearheading the transformation of Teesside into a prominent hydrogen hub. The partnership with JM underscores BP's dedication to accelerating the deployment of hydrogen technologies, ultimately contributing to the East Coast Cluster's comprehensive decarbonization efforts across various industries in the Teesside region.