GeoPura powers on with 'landmark' Hygen deal

A zero-emission power firm says it has bolstered operations with a “landmark” supply deal.

GeoPura is set to take fuel from a Hygen Energy low carbon hydrogen site.

Bosses say the move will help “build power supply and fuel confidence (by) connecting UK-produced green hydrogen with projects that need dependable electricity”.

Hygen’s power hub, set for Bradford, is slated to begin operations in 2028.

Planned to produce up to 15 tonnes of hydrogen per day using renewable electricity to power an alkaline electrolyser, it already counts excavator maker JCB, bus firm Wrightbus and Ryze Power as clients.

Under the terms of the deal, Newcastle-based GeoPura – known for portable power units that combine hydrogen and oxygen to generate zero-emission electricity – will take 15 per cent of available hydrogen in the first year of its deal, moving to 20 per cent from year two onwards.

Andy Cunningham, president of Ballard – the operator which earlier this year completed a £301 million deal for GeoPura – said: “We’re excited to work with Hygen and secure an additional long-term supply of green hydrogen.

“Demand for reliable, clean power is growing across long-term infrastructure programmes and grid-constrained sites, including multi-megawatt data centre projects.

“This agreement helps connect UK-produced green hydrogen with projects that need dependable electricity and gives us a stronger foundation to scale.”

Steven Hardman, head of power at HydraB Group, the company founded by entrepreneur Jo Bamford that includes Hygen Energy, said the partnership represents “exciting news for Bradford, Hygen and GeoPura”.

He added: “There is still much work to do before construction begins, but we are at advanced stages and, as such, this is an important and exciting milestone.

“As lead developer on the project, Hygen has a deep commitment to this site.

“With GeoPura joining JCB, Wrightbus and Ryze Power, we know there is a strong appetite for hydrogen in the UK.”

GeoPura’s power units are made by Siemens Energy at the company’s Tyneside base, and are used across construction sites, depots and cultural and sporting venues.

Its deal book includes a Royal Air Force contract to deliver electric vehicle charging infrastructure across six operational sites, a Port of Tilbury agreement and a partnership to supply 2500 tonnes of hydrogen to the Kent-to-Essex Lower Thames Crossing.

The company’s units have also powered hidden cameras on the BBC’s Winterwatch, Springwatch and Autumnwatch shows for years.

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