Plans for £120M Waste-to-Hydrogen Plant in Kent Announced by Hydrogen Transition Energy
Hydrogen Transition Energy (HTE) has unveiled plans for the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant in Kent, with an estimated cost of £120 million. Located near Manston Airport, the facility aims to convert household and commercial waste into clean hydrogen and is expected to open in 2028.
A consultation is scheduled for January 24, ahead of a planning application submission. If approved by Kent County Council, the plant will create over 100 jobs and include a visitor center and training hub, generating an additional 30 jobs.
HTE aims to provide a low-emission alternative to fossil fuels and support the UK's net zero goals, while emphasizing high energy efficiency and low emissions. The project has received strong support from local businesses and community groups, and it will serve as a national hub for hydrogen innovation.
