Following extensive public consultation and stakeholder engagement, RWE is proud to announce a major milestone in the development of the RWE Pembroke Green Hydrogen Project.
The Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Committee has recommended that delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning to approve the application for a new green hydrogen facility, subject to planning conditions and the ratification of the Habitat Regulations Assessment by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
This recommendation reflects strong support for the project, recognizing its potential to drive sustainability goals in South Wales by significantly reducing industrial emissions. Located on RWE’s site west of Pembroke Power Station, the facility will leverage existing infrastructure while minimizing its visual impact on the surrounding community.
The proposed facility will feature a 100-110MWe electrolysis plant capable of producing approximately two metric tonnes of green hydrogen per hour. By replacing fossil fuels, the plant is projected to cut CO₂ emissions by about 93,000 tonnes annually—equivalent to removing 18,600 cars from the road.
“This recommendation marks a pivotal step towards establishing a Green Hydrogen plant in the region,” said Richard Little, Pembroke Net Zero Centre Director. “We are fully committed to meeting all necessary planning conditions and look forward to advancing this project as part of Wales’ sustainable future.”
Speaking on the broader ambitions of the Pembroke Net Zero Centre (PNZC), Little emphasized that green hydrogen is only the first phase of RWE’s low-carbon initiatives, which also include battery storage solutions and carbon capture technologies. He highlighted the importance of green hydrogen in ensuring cleaner industrial operations, reducing emissions, and securing local jobs.
The Pembroke Green Hydrogen Project represents a key component of RWE’s vision for the PNZC. It will build on Pembrokeshire’s energy heritage, safeguard existing jobs, and create new opportunities during construction and operation.
As the UK’s largest power producer and a leading renewable energy generator, RWE is advancing around 1GWe of hydrogen projects in the UK and aims to deploy 2GW of green hydrogen electrolyser capacity across its core markets by 2030.
This recommendation brings the project closer to securing government funding and final investment decisions, setting the stage for significant economic and environmental benefits for South Wales and beyond.
