Kent has landed a major contract to help deliver one of the UK’s early large-scale green hydrogen projects, marking a significant step forward in the country’s push toward net-zero emissions.
The global engineering firm has been appointed by MorGen Energy to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCm) services for a 20MW green hydrogen plant in Milford Haven.
The project is among the first in Britain to secure backing under the government’s Hydrogen Production Business Model, awarded through the Low Carbon Contracts Company Hydrogen Allocation Round 1.
The development is seen as a critical milestone in scaling domestic low-carbon hydrogen production and advancing the UK’s Net Zero 2050 targets.
Kent’s scope covers everything from FEED verification and detailed design—where it will act as Principal Designer—to procurement, supplier coordination, and full construction management. The company will also oversee integration of key technologies, including ITM’s Poseidon modular electrolysers.
MorGen Energy selected Kent after a highly competitive tender process, citing its deep hydrogen expertise and track record in delivering complex EPCm projects. Engineering support will be led from Kent’s UK headquarters in Woking, working alongside on-site teams in Wales.
Michael Collins, SVP Engineering and Consulting at Kent, said: "This project demonstrates how established industrial locations can be repurposed to enable low-carbon hydrogen production at scale. Our role as EPCm partner is to integrate technology, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure safe, efficient execution.
"Milford Haven has the infrastructure, industrial demand and strategic positioning to support hydrogen growth, and we are pleased to be supporting MorGen Energy in progressing one of the UK's early HAR1 projects into delivery."
The plant will be built within the Celtic Freeport, at an existing oil terminal operated by Puma Energy. Once operational, it is expected to produce up to 1,865 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using two 10MW PEM electrolysers. Output will be distributed via pressurised containers and a short pipeline linking to the nearby South Hook LNG terminal.
With established storage, transport, and logistics infrastructure already in place, the site is positioned to accelerate hydrogen deployment in the region.
The contract further cements Kent’s standing as a key player in the global energy transition, as the company continues to expand its role in delivering next-generation low-carbon energy solutions.
