The collaboration supports the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy by developing market-ready hydrogen solutions and driving regional growth.
Jon Maddy, director of the USW Hydrogen Centre, in Baglan, said: “The Hydrogen Centre facility provides a unique testbed for hydrogen innovation, combining academic insight with industrial application and the highest standards of safety, demonstrating hydrogen’s role as a practical solution for decarbonisation across sectors.
“It has also played a role in stimulating regional economic activity, creating skilled jobs, attracting investment, and positioning the region as a key player in the emerging hydrogen economy.”
Protium’s Pioneer 1 uses Anion Exchange Membrane technology to produce green hydrogen.
The company is now developing the larger Pioneer 2 facility, which could cut carbon emissions by 156,000 tonnes annually.
Christopher Jackson, CEO of Protium, said: “Partnering with the University of South Wales represents a significant step forward in our mission to drive the UK’s green hydrogen economy and accelerate the transition to net zero.”