Policy record
UK Hydrogen Strategy (CP 475)
JurisdictionGBR
Legal statusin_force
RelevanceCore
InstrumentNational strategy
Effective2021-08-17
Policy details
SummaryThe UK's overarching hydrogen policy framework, published August 2021, sets a 'twin-track' approach supporting both electrolytic (green) and CCUS-enabled (blue) hydrogen production alongside a suite of business models, standards, and allocation rounds to build a domestic hydrogen economy.
Key thresholds10 GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 (subject to affordability/value for money); at least 5 GW electrolytic, up to 4 GW CCUS-enabled; interim milestone of up to 1 GW electrolytic and 1 GW CCUS-enabled in construction or operational by 2025. Annual allocation rounds planned 2025–2030, with up to 1.5 GW targeted in HAR3 and HAR4 combined.
Support valueOverall programme supported by multiple instruments totalling billions in revenue and capital support; Net Zero Hydrogen Fund provides up to £240 million in capital grants (2022–2025); revenue support under HPBM backed by >£2 bn for HAR1 alone.
Practical implicationThe twin-track policy creates parallel pathways for green and blue hydrogen developers, but all projects must qualify under the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and secure revenue support through competitive Hydrogen Allocation Rounds — there is no guaranteed offtake outside those processes.
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