The voice of the hydrogen industry  

Hydrogen UK is the UK’s leading trade association supporting organisations across the entire value chain, to develop, scale up and deploy hydrogen solutions.

Collaborating with our membership, from production to end-use, and other key stakeholders, Hydrogen UK works to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen, providing the UK opportunity to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, deliver a secure resilient energy system and create a world leading hydrogen value chain that delivers jobs and economic prosperity.

About Hydrogen

Hydrogen is critical for energy security and net-zero

Hydrogen is a chemical energy carrier that will be instrumental in the global energy transition due to its:

Low-carbon footprint

When produced using renewable or carbon capture methods, hydrogen is a low carbon net-zero fuel that can help us deliver Net Zero. With hydrogen, industries that have
traditionally been carbon-intensive can now develop  a greener roadmap, slashing
their environmental impact and leading the charge against climate change.

Versatility

The versatility of hydrogen is unmatched, serving as a Swiss Army knife in the world
of energy.. It’s a transformative, multi-use energy carrier that can power a multitude of applications. It can replace fossil fuels in processes that are challenging to electrify, such as high-heat industrial processes, and can also serve as a feedstock raw material in chemical
production. The adaptability of hydrogen makes it an invaluable ally in our quest for a resilient, diverse and flexible energy system

Storability

One of hydrogen’s superpowers is its storability. Unlike some renewable energy
sources that are intermittent—think solar power during a cloudy day or wind power when it’s still—hydrogen can be stored for use when demand peaks or supply dips. This energy can be kept in large quantities over long periods, ensuring a reliable and steady power supply that can balance the grid and provide energy security. Whether it’s for seasonal storage or daily load balancing, hydrogen’s storability is a game-changer, ensuring that we have energy on tap whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Safety

Like any fuel, hydrogen has specific properties that require careful handling, but with safety measures and protocols in place, it’s as safe as conventional fuels we use today. Hydrogen’s lighter-than-air nature means that it disperses quickly into the atmosphere, reducing the risk of accumulation and subsequent ignition. The hydrogen industry is committed to maintaining high safety standards through rigorous training, advanced sensor technologies, and robust safety regulations, ensuring that hydrogen is not only a clean and versatile energy source but also a safe one.

 Due to its unique properties, hydrogen can:

Unlock economic growth

Decarbonise heavy industry

Fuel zero-emission transport

Decarbonise commercial logistics

Decarbonise heat

Provide power when the wind or sun can’t

Be stored when there is surplus renewable energy

Protect and create skilled jobs

Unlock economic growth

Decarbonise heavy industry

Fuel zero-emission transport

Decarbonise commercial logistics

Decarbonise heat

Provide power when the wind or sun can't

Be stored when there is surplus renewable energy

Protect and create skilled jobs

Hydrogen in the UK

The UK is well placed to take a leadership position in hydrogen.

We are home to some of the most ambitious and exciting projects and companies in the world. Investment in hydrogen could unlock significant benefit for the UK.

By 2035
75,000 jobs
By 2030
£25.1bn GVA
By 2035
Projected peak production 17.215GW
By 2050
Meet up to 20-35% of our energy demand

Read our report:
Hydrogen UK Manifesto

Our Members

Hydrogen UK represents a broad range of companies across the entire hydrogen value chain. Our members work together to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen in the UK.

Become a member

Membership of Hydrogen UK is open to organisations within the hydrogen industry, across the value chain, as well as those who wish to provide a service to the sector. 

As the leading trade association in the hydrogen policy arena, we provide crucial insight to topical issues, act as a key focal point for providing industry views to government and offer a platform for industry engagement and networking.