John Wood Group (Wood) is working with Centrica Storage to assess the viability of converting the UK-based Easington gas processing terminal into a low-carbon hydrogen production hub.

The hub, which is based in East Yorkshire, will be linked to Centrica's Rough field redevelopment and the hydrogen fuel switching project of the Easington Terminal.

Wood, an engineering company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, is conducting studies to link the hub to both of the facilities.

Centrica's objective to reach net zero by 2045 will be supported by the hub as hydrogen is a key component in achieving carbon neutrality.

In November 2022, Centrica signed a co-operation agreement for the low-carbon Easington gas project with Equinor.

Wood president of decarbonisation Dan Carter said: “This study is closely aligned with Wood’s strategy to focus on enabling our clients to decarbonise their operations and reach net zero through sustainable design.

“The creation of the Easington hub would provide secure low-carbon energy to the region, supporting the UK’s energy transition.”

Under the alliance, Wood plans to assess various hydrogen production facility development scenarios, including both green and blue hydrogen production facilities, as well as the offsites and utilities for the hub.

Centrica Storage managing director Martin Scargill said: "We are excited to continue our collaboration with Wood as we explore opportunities to fulfil our pledge of facilitating the UK's transition to net zero, with our goal to establish 1GW+ of green and blue low carbo hydrogen at Easington in East Yorkshire.”

“We entered into a co-operative agreement with Equinor in 2022 to develop low-carbon hydrogen at Easington, and as we progress through the design phase we are building upon our strong and strategic partnership with Wood, whose extensive experience in the hydrogen sector is critical in developing and driving this project forward.”