Led by Anglian Water, the project will see Logan supply and install an electrolyser at the plant to investigate using treated wastewater for the production of hydrogen and oxygen, powered by renewable energy.

According to the companies, hydrogen produced from the plant could be used in fuel cells, for displacing diesel generators, or for local transport. Additionally, oxygen from the process will be used within a wastewater treatment process which hopes to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

Set to run until June 24, 2023, the project is aimed at tackling resource recovery, without additional demand for drinking water resources and without compromising the water resilience needed to face climate change, Logan has said.

H2 View understands, if successful, the solution developed in the project could be rolled out more widely at a larger scale, with other utility companies including Northern Ireland Water, Severn Trent, Scottish Water, and United Utilities having partnered in the project.

Bill Ireland, Chief Executive of Logan Energy, said, “Logan Energy is driven by the desire to help other businesses meet their Net Zero ambitions and provide intelligent energy solutions. So many of today’s carbon challenges can be met with innovative ideas involving hydrogen.

“Unusually for electrolysis projects, this project will use both the oxygen and hydrogen produced, further increasing the efficiency of the overall process. We’re excited to be chosen to take part in this important project with Anglian Water, which has huge scale-up potential, and look forward to seeing the results.”

Giulia Pizzagalli, Innovation Projects Manager at Anglian Water, commented,  “We are excited about this innovative project, which will greatly support the delivery of the water sector’s drive to Net Zero by 2030, by aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, increase the energy efficiency of wastewater treatment processes and generate a new renewable energy source via electrolysis.

“This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with Logan Energy. Their extensive expertise in the hydrogen sector will help our project advance the water sector’s position within the developing hydrogen landscape.”