Hydrogen storage contract win for engineering group

Sheffield-headquartered specialist engineering group, Pressure Technologies, says its wholly owned subsidiary, Chesterfield Special Cylinders (CSC), has secured a “strategically significant” manufacturing contract.

It is with hydrogen systems integrator, Hydrasun, to supply pressurised hydrogen storage systems to bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub project, a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council.

Using ultra-large Type 1 steel cylinder packages designed and produced by CSC, the hub will feature integrated hydrogen production, buffer storage and distribution facilities, using electricity generated locally by a dedicated solar power plant.

CSC will start manufacturing in the third quarter of 2025 and finished systems will be delivered to the project in early 2026. 

It is the first contract secured by CSC to supply large-scale hydrogen storage systems to clean energy projects in the UK.

This is the first of two anticipated orders for large-scale hydrogen storage noted in Pressure Technologies’ FY24 preliminary results on 5 February 2025. Further hydrogen contract awards are expected within the first half of 2025.

Chris Walters, chief executive of Pressure Technologies, said: “As our first contract to supply large-scale hydrogen storage systems to a new generation of ground-breaking clean energy projects in the UK, this award represents a significant strategic milestone. 

“With our world-leading reputation and over 100 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and lifecycle support of safety-critical hydrogen storage and transportation systems, we remain well positioned to supply future projects anticipated as part of the UK government’s Net Zero strategy.

“We are looking forward to the collaboration and continuing relationship with Hydrasun, where delivery of the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub will enable us both to demonstrate our respective capabilities and help progress our ambitious plans in this quickly developing market.”

Neil Thompson, chief executive officer of Hydrasun, added: “The hydrogen economy will play a critical role in the energy transition and in meeting Net Zero targets in the UK and worldwide.

“We are excited to be working with Chesterfield Special Cylinders, an established and highly experienced UK supplier, on this project and look forward to future collaboration opportunities.”