UK government pledges nearly £500m for green shipping technology — including hydrogen-based fuels

But no guarantees for H2 as funding for specific projects have not yet been announced

Tug operating out of Leith port in Edinburgh, which recently ran a UK government-backed trial of hydrogen-fuelled shore power — Tug operating out of Leith port in Edinburgh, which recently ran a UK government-backed trial of hydrogen-fuelled shore powerPhoto: Forth Ports

Rachel Parkes

Deputy Editor

Published 15 September 2025, 10:24Updated 15 September 2025, 10:24

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