Motion · S6M-08744 · 27 Apr 2023

Work Set to Commence in Fife on Green Hydrogen Gas Network

Lodged by David Torrance (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the upcoming launch of the Levenmouth H100 Fife hydrogen network; understands that the project will start in May 2023, last for 15 months, and will be carried out in five phases; further understands that, by using clean offshore wind power and a dedicated green hydrogen production facility, the new gas network will deliver clean heat to around 300 households; acknowledges that the H100 project is a world-first green hydrogen gas network in the Buckhaven and Denbeath areas of Levenmouth, Fife; believes that the H100 project is leading the way in decarbonising home heating, and will be the first 100% hydrogen-to-homes zero carbon network anywhere in the world, demonstrating what it sees as the potential for the whole British gas network to deliver hydrogen gas; notes that the H100 project will be undertaken by gas distribution company, SGN, and is funded by the Scottish Government, Ofgem, SGN, and Northern Gas Networks, among others; commends SGN and its funders for the £32 million project and investing in Fife’s green energy industry, and wishes the project all the very best in its implementation.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.