New CEO takes over at hydrogen energy business

Powerhouse Energy Group, which specialises in commercialising hydrogen production from plastic, has appointed Paul Drennan-Durose as its chief executive officer.

He has many years of Board level experience in complex new technology, distribution, engineering services, and manufacturing companies.

Drennan-Durose has led businesses on an international scale and has extensive experience in a range of sectors, including cleantech energy, oil & gas, waste to energy, process manufacturing, marine, and the auto industry.

He will join Bingley-based Powerhouse on 14 February 2022, having spent over three years as the investor appointed chief executive officer of Heliex Power Limited, a private equity backed cleantech energy business.

While there, he led the transformation of the start-up new technology company, leading the roll-out of its technical and commercial market recovery.

Drennan-Durose said: “I am excited to be joining Powerhouse as we aim to become a global leader in technology solutions that will help the world transition to clean energy, as well as help to remove plastic from environments worldwide.

“It is set to be an exciting and busy year for Powerhouse which I look forward to leading, especially the build of the first facility at Protos.”

James Greenstreet, chairman, added: “Paul is a valuable addition to the Powerhouse Board and will bring his expertise in driving strategy, investment and delivery.

“Growing Powerhouse internationally with the roll-out of our clean energy technology is a key priority for Paul and will help ensure we will be part of the solution to tackling the world’s waste problem.”