FIDs soon10 Dec 2025 20:56
The latest updates regarding MorGen Energy and the UK's Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) involve significant progress for MorGen's West Wales Hydrogen Project, which is now moving towards construction.
Key Updates for MorGen Energy's West Wales Project
Contracts Signed: In December 2024, MorGen Energy, a developer of large-scale green hydrogen projects majority-owned by Trafigura, signed one of the UK's first Low Carbon Hydrogen Agreements (LCHA) with the government-owned Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC).
Electrolyser Supply: In August 2025, MorGen signed a supply agreement with ITM Power for a 20MW modular electrolyser (the POSEIDON platform) for the West Wales project, a major milestone for the project.
Construction Start: Following the government's July 2025 announcement that 10 HAR1 projects could begin construction, the West Wales project is well on track towards its Final Investment Decision (FID) and is expected to break ground before the end of the 2025 calendar year.
Purpose: Located at the former Milford Haven refinery site, the project aims to supply green hydrogen to industrial clusters in Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and support clean transport initiatives, creating skilled jobs in the region.
HAR1 Program Overview
The Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) is a UK government initiative designed to kickstart the commercial-scale green hydrogen economy.
Projects: 10 out of the originally selected 11 projects have signed contracts and can begin construction, backed by over £2 billion in revenue support and over £90 million in capital expenditure support.
Goals: The program aims to support British industry in moving away from fossil fuels, reduce emissions in heavy industry (like steel and glass manufacturing), and enhance the UK's energy security.
Other MorGen Projects: MorGen Energy is also advancing the Teesside Green Hydrogen project (60 MW) which was shortlisted under the second hydrogen allocation round (HAR2).