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RESEARCHERS have announced that plans to create “green” hydrogen on offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea have reached a major milestone. RESEARCHERS have announced that plans to create “green” hydrogen on offshore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea have reached a major milestone. A study conducted by the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and Aberdeen’s Apollo has successfully addressed early doubts, leading to a “clear understanding” of the benefits of replacing the topsides of North Sea platforms with equipment like electrolysers powered by renewable energy sources Crucially, Apollo discovered “potential for significant cost reductions,” despite the challenges of re-engineering jackets and platform legs. The Hydrogen Offshore Production Project (HOP2), which received £2.12 million from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund, was spearheaded by Apollo engineers as the company aims to increase hydrogen production. This study looked into UK offshore assets, developed equipment lists, and explored layout options, marking a major step forward in reducing the country’s emissions, according to Apollo’s decarbonisation director, Phil Westmorland.