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ETZ Ltd has announced a collaboration agreement with TÜV SÜD, appointing the global certification firm as the operator of its new green hydrogen test facility in Aberdeen.
The agreement, signed on March 19th, will see TÜV SÜD manage the Green Hydrogen Test and Demonstration Facilities (GHTDF) site, located in the south of the city, which will serve as the flagship of the Hydrogen Campus within the Energy Transition Zone.
This multi-million pound project will establish one of TÜV SÜD's primary green hydrogen test and development sites worldwide, focusing on the industrial-scale testing of critical equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
A final investment decision is anticipated in early 2026, with the GHTDF expected to become operational in early 2027. The facility will provide open-access testing capabilities for companies developing innovative hydrogen technologies, including electrolysers, valves, and meters. The project aims to stimulate further investment and facilitate large-scale hydrogen production for the local economy.
Martin McCormack, ETZ Ltd Director for CCUS and Hydrogen, said: "This is a major development for Aberdeen. In TÜV SÜD, we have selected an operator of international renown to run what will be one of the foremost green hydrogen test facilities in Europe. Green hydrogen has a key role to play in decarbonising heavy transport, industrial processes, and potentially even heating homes. This facility, with the right partner in place, will help deliver that."
Dr Martin Hanton, Green Energy & Sustainability Director, TÜV SÜD Northern Europe, said: "Aberdeen's legacy as a major energy hub, coupled with its track record in developing the hydrogen economy, makes it a natural fit for this agreement. TÜV SÜD's specialism in reducing risk to people, assets and environment also marries closely with the city's HSE legacy in oil and gas as we develop new low carbon energy systems. We look forward to working with ETZ Ltd to drive forward the use of industrial green hydrogen and help deliver the energy transition."
