20km Easter Ross Water Pipe Bid to Supply Proposed Hydrogen Plant Near Edderton

Three pumping stations would also be installed as part of the project, at various stages along the route.

Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary, Scottish Water Horizons, is developing the proposed new water infrastructure on behalf of Scottish Power and Storegga who have already applied for planning consent for the Cromarty Hydrogen Project.

Water feedstock supply is needed for the production of hydrogen via electrolysis, a process by which water is broken down using renewable electricity to release hydrogen and oxygen.

The drop-in event will include a presentation about the proposal, as well as the opportunity to ask questions or discuss the pipeline with representatives from the project team, ahead of a formal planning application being submitted to Highland Council.

Project manager Mathieu Souleau said: “We would warmly welcome any residents from the areas surrounding this project to come along to our drop-in event to find out more about the proposals, raise any questions and provide feedback. This will help us as we prepare to apply for planning consent for the proposed new water main.”