Infrastructure advancement reached at HyMarnham Power Project by GeoPura and JG Pears
The HyMarnham Power Project Reaches Major Milestone
The HyMarnham Power Project, a joint venture between GeoPura and JG Pears, has made significant progress as electrolyser commissioning is now underway. The project, scheduled to be fully operational in Autumn 2025, is one of the first from the UK's Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) to come online, marking a significant step in low-carbon hydrogen production, storage, and transportation.
Located on the former High Marnham coal power station site in the East Midlands, the project will have a 15 MWe electrolyser capacity, supported by local energy sources such as a biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant. It aims to supply zero-emission power to various industries and supports the UK government’s clean energy and economic growth goals.
The HyMarnham Power Project is situated on a key renewable energy hub and low-carbon technology site. Its strategic positioning is further enhanced by the site’s active National Grid substation, unlocking potential for future renewable and hydrogen capabilities. GeoPura’s hydrogen powered generators (HPUs) are already in use across various sectors in the UK and Europe, decarbonizing temporary, off-grid, back-up, and supplementary power markets.
JG Pears, a leading processor of animal by-products and food waste, has been practicing environmentally-aware practices since 1972. The partnership between GeoPura and JG Pears underscores their commitment to pioneering clean energy solutions and highlights the potential of hydrogen to drive significant environmental and economic benefits.
Sarah Jones, Minister for Industry, recently visited the HyMarnham Power site to mark a significant milestone in low carbon hydrogen production. She stated that the UK government is rolling out hydrogen at scale for the first time, with ten of the first projects now ready to start powering businesses with clean, homegrown energy. The HyMarnham Power Project is set to play a pivotal role in the UK’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
Key Points:
- Status: Infrastructure milestone reached; electrolyser commissioning underway.
- Operational expectation: Fully operational in Autumn 2025.
- Capacity and scope: 15 MWe electrolysers producing green hydrogen, supported by biomass CHP.
- Significance: Among the first HAR1 projects to come online; part of UK’s push for sustainable energy and industrial decarbonization.
This information reflects the latest publicly available details as of July 2025.
[1] HyMarnham Power Project Press Release, July 2025. [2] UK Government Press Release on Low Carbon Hydrogen Production, June 2025. [3] GeoPura Annual Report 2024-2025.
- The HyMarnham Power Project, currently undergoing electrolyser commissioning, is a significant step towards the UK's ambition for sustainable energy production, as it will produce green hydrogen with a 15 MWe capacity, making it one of the first projects from the Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) to come online.
- This project, located on the former High Marnham coal power station site, was co-developed by GeoPura and JG Pears, and aims to supply zero-emission power to various industries, supporting the UK government’s goals for clean energy and economic growth.
- With GeoPura's hydrogen powered generators (HPUs) already in use across various sectors in the UK and Europe, the HyMarnham Power Project represents an innovation in decarbonizing temporary, off-grid, back-up, and supplementary power markets.
- The partnership between GeoPura and JG Pears, a company that has been practicing environmentally-aware practices since 1972, underscores their commitment to clean energy solutions and highlights the potential of hydrogen to drive significant environmental and economic benefits in the industry, finance, and technology sectors.
