The UK is racing ahead in the global shift towards clean energy, carving out a leading role in the hydrogen market. With an ambitious target of 10GW of low-carbon hydrogen production by 2030, understanding who’s driving this growth—and how they’re funded—has never been more important.
That’s where the Olsights Eye comes in.
Our interactive mapping and analytics platform cuts through complexity, helping stakeholders navigate the hydrogen ecosystem, from project developers to funding streams. It’s a tool designed to turn data into insights, making it easier to spot opportunities and make smarter decisions.
A Closer Look at UK Hydrogen Developers
The UK hydrogen market is a blend of legacy high-carbon producers and the fast-growing low-carbon sector. Both play a role in the evolving energy mix, but the momentum is firmly behind clean hydrogen as the country pushes towards its net-zero targets.
High-Carbon Hydrogen Developers
While the focus is shifting towards greener solutions, 19 developers still operate in the high-carbon space, primarily producing grey hydrogen from fossil fuels without carbon capture. Key players include:
- CF Fertilizers
- ExxonMobil
- INEOS
- Tata Steel
- British Steel
- BOC
These developers have long dominated the market, but the winds of change are blowing towards decarbonisation.
Low-Carbon Hydrogen Developers
The real growth is happening in green and blue hydrogen. Here’s how the UK is scaling up:
🌱 Green Hydrogen (Electrolysis using renewable energy)
61 developers are leading the charge, with major contributions from:
- Statera
- Grenian
- RWE
- EDF
- Scottish Power
💧 Blue Hydrogen (Fossil-based with Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage – CCUS)
8 key players are advancing blue hydrogen projects, including:
- bp
- EET (Essar Energy Transition)
- Kellas Midstream
- Amec Foster Wheeler
- Acorn
With the Olsights Eye, users can deep-dive into these projects—see where they’re located, track future developments, and understand how they integrate with the broader energy network.
Funding the Future: Where the Money’s Going
No energy revolution happens without investment. In the UK, the government has been a key player in funding hydrogen projects, particularly through the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR 1).
- HAR 1 Strand 1 (DEVEX):
Backing low-carbon hydrogen development, adding an impressive 4,750 MW of capacity. - HAR 1 Strand 4 (CCUS-Enabled Phase 2 Cluster Sequencing):
Focusing on hydrogen projects integrated with carbon capture, contributing 1,550 MW of capacity.
But gaps remain. Around 150 MW of projects in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage are still searching for funding—ripe opportunities for forward-thinking investors and policymakers.
With Olsights Eye, users can:
✅ Track funded and unfunded projects
✅ Identify gaps in the market
✅ Make data-driven investment decisions
Thinking Bigger: A Global View of Hydrogen
The UK isn’t alone in its hydrogen ambitions. Across the globe, countries are racing to build their hydrogen capabilities, and the Olsights Eye lets you see it all.
From North America’s booming blue hydrogen hubs to Europe’s solar and wind-powered green hydrogen initiatives, users can:
🌍 Compare international funding models
🌍 Map global hydrogen supply chains
🌍 Identify cross-border CCUS opportunities
🌍 Analyse future market trends
Whether you’re a policymaker, developer, or investor, the Olsights Eye gives you the global context needed to make strategic decisions.
See the Bigger Picture with Olsights Eye
The hydrogen transition is complex—but the right data makes all the difference. With Olsights Eye, you can cut through the noise, uncover new opportunities, and play a part in building a cleaner energy future.
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