Kent has secured a major contract to support one of the UK’s early large-scale green hydrogen projects, marking progress in the country’s efforts to cut emissions.
The engineering firm has been appointed by MorGen Energy to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for a 20 MW green hydrogen plant in Milford Haven, Indian Chemical News reported.
The project is among the first in the UK to receive support under the government’s Hydrogen Production Business Model through the Low Carbon Contracts Company Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 scheme. It is seen as an important step in building domestic low-carbon hydrogen capacity and supporting the country’s net-zero targets.
Kent’s role will include design verification, detailed engineering, procurement, and construction oversight. The company will also manage the integration of key technologies, including modular electrolysers supplied by ITM Power.
MorGen Energy selected Kent after a competitive process, citing its experience in handling complex projects. Engineering work will be led from Kent’s base in Woking, with support from teams on site in Wales.
The plant will be developed within the Celtic Freeport at an existing oil terminal operated by Puma Energy. Once operational, it is expected to produce up to 1,865 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using two 10 MW electrolysers. The hydrogen will be transported through containers and a short pipeline connected to the nearby South Hook LNG terminal.
With existing storage and transport infrastructure in place, the site is expected to support faster rollout of hydrogen projects in the region. The contract also strengthens Kent’s position in the growing low-carbon energy sector.
