A green energy firm has announced plans to set up its headquarters in Milford Haven.
Haush Ltd, an energy and technology company specialising in green hydrogen, plans to make the area a ‘green hydrogen powerhouse.’
The firm aims to be the first of its kind to provide green hydrogen to decarbonise land, sea and air transportation, and fuel exports to Europe.
The company announced it will begin work on its Fleet Surgeons House HQ immediately, with the creation of jobs and plans for an education centre.
The Welsh Government is supporting Haush through the HYBRID SBRI Hydrogen Port Re-Fuelling Project (HyPR).
The project is developing trials to fast-track hydrogen production and refuelling services for onshore and offshore servicing of vessel fleets, including a permanent hydrogen refuelling solution for the Port of Milford Haven.
The Welsh Government’s economy, energy, and planning cabinet secretary Rebecca Evans was given a tour of the new Milford Haven site by Haush’s CEO Richard Winterbourne, CTO Joanna Oliver, COO Adam Hill and CFO Peter Kristensen on Thursday, December 12.
Ms Evans said: “Jobs and green growth are a priority for this Welsh Government, so I am delighted Haush has chosen to make Milford Haven the base of its new UK head office.
“The company has ambitious growth plans, which align with our own aspirations to see Wales become a global leader in new renewable energy generation.
“This investment will be good for our climate and our economy, and will generate quality, skilled jobs.
“Haush has indicated its intention to train local residents to the highest standards for all of the jobs created in Milford Haven, and to expand to the surrounding community the educational aspect of all they do.”
Haush CEO Richard Winterbourne said: “Haush is delighted to be able to make this announcement today, and to be taking this exciting green hydrogen production project forward.
“We look forward to working hand-in-hand with Welsh Government to maximise the training and educational opportunities for the local community, including equipping a future workforce with a transferable skills set.”
Haush CTO Joanna Oliver said: “Haush will be operating at the leading edge of green hydrogen technology and hope to play a major role in making the local green energy transition a reality.”