Protium has received planning permission from the Highland Council for the 15 MW Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF). The project is located in Alness, Scotland.The project represents the first phase of the Highland Hydrogen Hub. Furthermore, Protium acquired the Cromarty project in May 2026.
The project is the only hydrogen project in Scotland to secure support under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 through a contract for difference (CfD). Construction timelines and community engagement plans for the project will be announced later. The project will decarbonise off-grid generators, heavy transport, and regional industry across the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.
In June 2026, H-Power secured a contract to supply 5,000 kg of fuel cell-grade green hydrogen to Protium in UK. The sale follows regulatory approval from the Environment Agency allowing H-Power to supply hydrogen from the facility to third-party customers until August 2026. The hydrogen, produced from bio-ammonia, meets ISO 14687 Grade D standards with 99.97 percent purity, making it suitable for PEM fuel cell applications.
