Funding and jobs: UK secures dual boost for emerging green hydrogen technologies

James Murray
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Government announces new £20m Hydrogen Supply initiative, as flagship HyNet project predicts it could support over 5,000 jobs

The UK's nascent hydrogen technology sector received a dual boost today, as the government announced fresh R&D funding and a flagship project to build a £900m hydrogen gas heating network took a major...

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