{"id":50629,"date":"2025-03-12T12:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/hydrogen-plant-promises-jobs-at-old-chapelcross-nuclear-site\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T12:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:16:10","slug":"hydrogen-plant-promises-jobs-at-old-chapelcross-nuclear-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/news\/hydrogen-plant-promises-jobs-at-old-chapelcross-nuclear-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen plant promises jobs at old Chapelcross nuclear site"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Green Cat Hydrogen said its development would create 50 jobs – plus 150 during construction<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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A green hydrogen project hopes to deliver dozens of new jobs next to a former nuclear power station site in southern Scotland.<\/p>\n

Green Cat Hydrogen (GCH) said its proposed development at Chapelcross, near Annan, could help to decarbonise local businesses.<\/p>\n

The nuclear plant ceased generating electricity in 2004 and its cooling towers came down a few years later.<\/p>\n

A plan for turning the area into a “green energy hub” was unveiled last year<\/a>, backed by funding from the Scottish and UK governments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The cooling towers at Chapelcross were demolished after it ceased operation<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy.<\/p>\n

The hydrogen it produces can then be used as a fuel which does not emit polluting gases.<\/p>\n

GCH said its facility would support about 50 high-skilled jobs once it was operational plus about 150 during construction.<\/p>\n

Once it is up and running the company said it could produce more than 4,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year – reducing carbon dioxide emissions by up to 26,000 tonnes a year.<\/p>\n

The firm said that was the equivalent of planting 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of broadleaf forest.<\/p>\n

Preliminary engineering and environmental studies for the project have started and a planning application is being drawn up.<\/p>\n

Prior to that the company will hold two public consultation events – the first of which will be on 1 April at Creca Village Hall.<\/p>\n

GCH was set up in 2022 and is developing other projects in Scotland including in Perthshire and Orkney.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Plans to make the area a “green energy hub” have been backed by UK and Scottish governments<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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Chief executive Gavin Catto said: “We are committed to listening to the community’s views and working closely with local stakeholders.<\/p>\n

“The current project at Chapelcross is just the first phase of what we hope will develop into a significant partnership for GCH and our counterparts.<\/p>\n

“The project represents a significant contribution to the transformation of Chapelcross into a major hub for this exciting new technology.”<\/p>\n

Jane Morrison-Ross, chief executive at South of Scotland Enterprise, said it was delighted to have GCH on board.<\/p>\n

“We know that Chapelcross is perfectly placed in the middle of the UK, and its history and future reflect the importance of innovation in energy production,” she said.<\/p>\n

“GCH’s proposals highlight again the south is the perfect place to invest and do business.<\/p>\n

“We would encourage the local community to engage with the upcoming public engagement events to find out more about GCH’s plans.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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