RE: RE: PHE will be OK5 Feb 2026 17:00
Hi piemaker, apologies if you knew this info but it’s the old michelin production site.
I’ll just add in some info from AI so I don’t get it wrong and all LSE police come out in force…
Powerhouse Energy Group (PHE) is advancing a waste-to-hydrogen facility at the former Michelin tyre production site in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The project aims to convert non-recyclable waste into hydrogen, electricity, and heat using their patented Distributed Modular Generation (DMG®) technology.
Key Project Details:
Location: Silverwood Business Park, Ballymena (former Michelin site).
Site Area: Approximately 1.98 acres.
Capacity: The facility is designed to convert 40 tonnes per day of non-recyclable waste.
Technology: Uses PHE’s proprietary DMG® technology to produce hydrogen and power.
Status: As of late January/early February 2026, Powerhouse Energy has submitted a full planning application and is moving ahead with permitting.
Lease Agreement: A 25-year lease for the site was signed, including a 12-month rent-free period.
Strategic Importance: The site was chosen for its available infrastructure, local feedstock, and support from local councils, aimed at aiding Northern Ireland's decarbonisation targets.
This project is part of a "design-build-operate" model, with Powerhouse seeking project-specific finance. The facility is intended to be a low-emission, low-impact, and self-sufficient solution.