Kimberly-Clark to move forward with hydrogen project to reduce natural gas use at tissue plant in the United Kingdom
Initiative is expected to cut natural gas consumption by up to 50% and reduce CO2 emissions at the Barrow-in-Furness operation
Kimberly-Clark will move forward with a hydrogen project aimed at reducing natural gas consumption at its tissue production facility in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
The company, manufacturer of brands including Andrex and Kleenex, will receive hydrogen supplied from a future plant being developed by Carlton Power.
Schroders Greencoat and Carlton Power announced that they had reached a final investment decision for the 30 MW project, which is expected to begin operations in 2028.
According to estimates from Schroders Greencoat, the Kimberly-Clark Barrow facility could reduce its natural gas consumption by up to 50%, while lowering CO2 emissions by approximately 18,300 tonnes.
Labour MP Michelle Scrogham said construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks. According to the representative, the project is expected to create around 200 jobs during the construction phase and between 10 and 15 permanent positions once the facility becomes operational.
Scrogham stated that the region’s industrial capabilities and geographic position are helping establish Cumbria as a strategic hub for the UK’s green energy transition and related investments.
UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks said the progress of the Barrow Green Hydrogen project demonstrates the growth of the hydrogen industry in the country and its potential to reduce fossil fuel dependence, attract investment and create jobs.
