Protium Green Solutions

What Protium Green Solutions does

Protium Green Solutions is a UK-based green hydrogen project developer founded in 2019 that operates an end-to-end model spanning production, storage, distribution, and end-use deployment. The company produces green hydrogen via PEM electrolysis (with AEM electrolysis at Pioneer 1) using 100% renewable electricity, delivering ISO Grade D (99.97%+ purity) hydrogen at up to 350 bar pressure. Its asset base includes the operational Pioneer 1 facility at Baglan Energy Park in South Wales (40 kg/day via Enapter AEM), the recently commercialised Pioneer 2 facility featuring a 2.5 MW Nel PEM electrolyser producing up to 1 tonne/day, the South Coast Hydrogen Facility in Dorset (350 kg/day in partnership with Canford Renewable Energy), and the acquired 15 MW Cromarty Hydrogen Project in Scotland. Distribution is handled through an owned logistics fleet comprising MCPs, mini trailers, and MEGC tube trailers, served by a network of four hubs across the UK.

The company serves four primary verticals: industrial operations (steel, glass, chemicals, food and beverage), transport and logistics (fleets, buses, heavy goods vehicles), off-grid and construction power (replacing diesel at remote sites, events, and construction), and sustainable aviation fuel/e-fuels. Notable enterprise customers include Budweiser Brewing Group (Samlesbury brewery HESCO contract targeting 11,000 tonnes annual CO2 savings), Panasonic Manufacturing UK (Cardiff hydrogen microgrid), Wales & West Utilities (1,300-vehicle hydrogen fleet trials), and OXCCU (green hydrogen for SAF production). Revenue is generated through usage-based hydrogen sales, managed distribution and logistics services, technical services for on-site deployment, and commercial development of customer projects from feasibility through Final Investment Decision.

Protium monetises primarily through bespoke multi-year Hydrogen Energy Services Contracts (HESCO) where it funds, builds, and operates hydrogen assets on or near customer sites, plus per-volume hydrogen sales and project development fees. The company has secured selection under the UK government's Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) and shortlisting under HAR2, providing access to 15-year Hydrogen Business Model revenue support. Funding to date totals over £71.5 million in equity (a £40.5M round in June 2022 and a £31M+ Series B in January 2025), plus a £100 million investment commitment tied to the Cromarty acquisition. Strategic partners include ITM Power, H-Power (formerly AFC Energy), Enapter, Nel Hydrogen, and Japanese investors ITOCHU Corporation and Toho Gas Co., with a stated 1 GW UK production capacity target by 2030.

Name

Protium Green Solutions

Legal name

Protium Green Solutions Limited

Website

https://protium.green

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Protium Green Solutions is a UK-based green hydrogen project developer producing and distributing PEM electrolysis hydrogen at 350 bar across industrial, transport, off-grid power, and SAF customers via three production sites and four distribution hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Hydrogen Energy Production and Supply

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Electric Power Generation (22111), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Production Supply & Offtake (Green/Blue H2) for Utility Blending (EUAJAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC)

Keywords

• Green hydrogen production
• Hydrogen distribution logistics
• Industrial decarbonisation
• PEM electrolysis systems
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Hydrogen Production and Supply: Production and sale of green hydrogen generated via PEM electrolysis using 100% renewable electricity. Hydrogen supplied at ISO Grade D (99.97%+ purity) for fuel cells and combustion applications.
2. Hydrogen Distribution and Logistics Services: End-to-end delivery services including specialist logistics with flatbeds, HIABs, articulated containers, and off-road vehicles. Supply chain management from production to delivery with livery-as-a-service options.
3. Technical Services: Expert support for on-site hydrogen deployment including design, commissioning, safety management, and ongoing operations support.
4. Commercial Development: In-house project development services helping customers transition to hydrogen, including feasibility studies, planning applications, and project financing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Protium Green Solutions produces and supplies green hydrogen generated via PEM electrolysis using 100% renewable electricity, delivered to industrial, transport, and off-grid power customers across the UK. The company operates an end-to-end hydrogen value chain encompassing production, 350-bar storage, multimodal distribution, and technical/commercial development services for green hydrogen project deployment.

Product overview

Protium Green Solutions is a UK-based green hydrogen energy company offering end-to-end hydrogen solutions as an integrated portfolio of production facilities and service offerings. The core product portfolio includes operational and developing hydrogen production hubs: Pioneer 1 (South Wales, operational since 2023), Pioneer 2 (South Wales, 2.5 MW PEM electrolyser, commercial operations 2026), the South Coast Hydrogen Facility (Dorset, 350 kg/day via CRE partnership), and the Cromarty Hydrogen Project (Scotland, 15 MW acquired from Storegga). Supporting these facilities are three service pillars: Production & Distribution (supplying green hydrogen at up to 350 bar via MCPs, mini trailers, and MEGC tube trailers), Commercial Development (project development from concept to FID), and Technical Services (on-site deployment support). The company also provides sector-specific solutions for Industrial, Transport, Off-Grid Power, and SAF & E-Fuels applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pioneer 1 Protium's first operational green hydrogen production facility in South Wales, operational since March 2023, producing green hydrogen for transport, industry, and off-grid power applications.
• Pioneer 2 Next-generation green hydrogen facility in South Wales featuring a 2.5MW containerised PEM electrolyser from Nel Hydrogen, representing a 25x increase in production capacity over Pioneer 1.
• Cromarty Hydrogen Project 15MW electrolyser project in Scottish Highlands acquired from Storegga, expected to produce approximately 7 tonnes of green hydrogen daily and create around 30 highly skilled local jobs in phase one.
• South Coast Hydrogen Facility Green hydrogen production facility in Dorset operated in partnership with Canford Renewable Energy, adding over 350 kg/day of green hydrogen production capacity using solar power with landfill gas backup.
• Production & Distribution End-to-end green hydrogen supply and delivery service offering flexible hydrogen supply at up to 350 bar with ISO Grade D hydrogen for fuel cells and combustion applications.
• Commercial Development In-house project development services helping customers transition to hydrogen, including feasibility studies, planning applications, and project financing support from concept to Final Investment Decision.
• Technical Services Expert support for on-site hydrogen deployment including design, commissioning, safety management, and ongoing operations support for enterprise customers.
• Industrial Hydrogen Solutions Sector solution providing green hydrogen systems for high-demand industrial processes including steel, glass, chemicals, food and beverage production, and combined heat and power (CHP) applications.
• Off-Grid Power Solutions Sector solution providing reliable, low-carbon energy for construction sites, temporary infrastructure, events, festivals, and remote operations using hydrogen fuel cell technology.
• Transport Solutions Sector solution providing green hydrogen for reducing emissions in transport fleets, including rail, bus, taxi, van, and commercial vehicle applications.
• SAF & E-Fuels Solutions Sector solution providing high-purity green hydrogen for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and synthetic e-fuel production, designed for continuous 24/7 operation required for fuel synthesis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,600 tonnes CO2 abated annually by Pioneer 2, equivalent to removing 2,200 cars from UK roads
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• H-Power (formerly AFC Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Strategic partnership to develop hydrogen transit network. Deal includes 12-month agreement for 5,000kg of green hydrogen supply and integration of fourth distribution hub at Dunsfold Park, Surrey. UK's first commercial sale of ammonia-cracked hydrogen.
• ITM PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Strategic partnership to develop, invest in, and operate industrial-scale green hydrogen production plants across the UK. Initial focus on 15MW Cromarty project in Scottish Highlands with Final Investment Decision targeted for December 2026. Combines Protium's project development expertise with ITM's PEM electrolyser technology.
• Canford Renewable Energy (CRE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Partnership to jointly operate South Coast Hydrogen Facility in Dorset. Adds 350kg/day production capacity (120+ tonnes annually) using solar power with landfill gas backup. Protium leads sales, fulfilment, and customer contract management.
• StoreggacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Acquisition of Storegga's Scottish green hydrogen portfolio including flagship 15MW Cromarty Hydrogen Project. £100 million investment securing UK's most advanced hydrogen project and approximately 30 skilled jobs.
• OXCCUsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 February 2026Supply partnership for sustainable aviation fuel production. Delivered first green hydrogen consignment to OX1 pilot facility at London Oxford Airport in 2025. OXCCU uses hydrogen in one-step catalytic process to convert CO2 into jet-fuel-range hydrocarbons.
• Taylor Construction Plant (TCP)secondaryTechnology or Integration · 28 January 2026Supplier of hydrogen fuel-cell generators with integrated battery storage for Pioneer 2 construction site. Demonstrates diesel-free construction using existing technology.
• Nel HydrogencoreTechnology or Integration · 4 November 2025Supplier of 2.5 MWe PEM electrolyser for Pioneer 2 facility. Nel is a leading hydrogen technology company specialising in PEM and Alkaline electrolyser technology for renewable hydrogen production.
• FlexitricitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Collaboration through UK government capacity market auction process. Pioneer 2 among first hydrogen assets to participate in grid balancing services, absorbing excess renewable generation.
• ULEMCosecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025MOU to accelerate UK hydrogen transport. Focus on Wales and South England. ULEMCo provides hydrogen combustion and fuel cell powertrain technologies; Protium supplies green hydrogen fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and non-road mobile machinery.
• Barnbrook Systems LtdsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 15 August 2024Partnership to advance hydrogen safety using BlueDot remote sensing technology. Monitors pressure, temperature, and humidity changes in hydrogen canisters in real time for leak detection.
• Caetano Bus UKsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2023Supplier of H2 City Gold hydrogen fuel cell electric bus for South Wales transport trials. Demonstrates hydrogen viability on challenging hill routes where battery electric is impractical.
• Hyppo Hydrogen SolutionssecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 May 2023Private hire operator providing hydrogen transport services to Neath Port Talbot and Swansea community using locally produced green hydrogen from Pioneer 1.
• Fuel Cell Systems LtdsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 28 March 2023Partner responsible for integration, installation, and commissioning of hydrogen refuelling technologies at Pioneer 1. Provides HyQube refueller for hydrogen bus trials.
• EnaptercoreTechnology or Integration · 28 March 2023Supplier of AEM (Anion Exchange Membrane) electrolyser for Pioneer 1. Award-winning design and manufacturing brand responsible for first scalable AEM electrolyser technology.
• Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Partnership to develop Samlesbury Net Zero green hydrogen facility at Lancashire brewery. Target saving 11,000 tonnes CO2 annually. Protium funds, builds, and operates facility under Hydrogen Energy Services Contract (HESCO).
• University of South WalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2022Partnership to deploy UK's largest integrated Enapter AEM electrolyser at USW Hydrogen Centre in Baglan. Pioneer 1 facility operational since 2023 producing 40kg/day hydrogen. Supports USW carbon neutrality goals by 2040.
• Budweiser Brewing Group MagorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022First green hydrogen partnership with Budweiser Brewing Group at Magor brewery in South Wales. Preceded Samlesbury project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ITM Power: UK's leading PEM electrolyser manufacturer and project developer, also a strategic partner to Protium on Cromarty. Most directly comparable UK-based competitor with overlapping green hydrogen production, project development, and government HAR contract involvement.
• Hygen Energy: UK-based green hydrogen project developer targeting industrial decarbonisation across the UK. Directly comparable in scale-up phase, target customer base, and reliance on UK policy support mechanisms.
• GeoPura: UK hydrogen off-grid power specialist using hydrogen fuel cells to displace diesel generators. Directly competes with Protium's off-grid power segment across construction sites, events, and remote operations.
• Green Hydrogen Systems: Danish PEM electrolyser manufacturer with growing project development activities across Europe. Comparable technology stack, project development model, and target customer segments in industrial decarbonisation.
• Element 2: UK hydrogen distribution network operator building refuelling infrastructure for transport applications. Directly comparable as a UK hydrogen distribution platform targeting similar transport and industrial customers.
• Plug Power: US-listed integrated green hydrogen and fuel cell company producing, distributing, and deploying hydrogen for material handling, transport, and stationary power. Comparable end-to-end hydrogen business model, though primarily North American-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Nel Hydrogen: Norwegian-listed global hydrogen technology company supplying PEM and alkaline electrolysers, and also a supplier-partner to Protium on Pioneer 2. Comparable as a hydrogen technology and project development player with broader international footprint.
• Linde: Global industrial gases major with significant green and blue hydrogen production and a UK BOC subsidiary. Comparable as a hydrogen supplier to industrial customers, but operates at vastly larger scale across a broader gas portfolio.
• Air Products: Global industrial gases major with one of the world's largest green hydrogen project pipelines, including major UK and EU developments. Comparable as a green hydrogen supplier to industrial and mobility customers at global scale.
• Air Liquide: Global industrial gases major actively developing green hydrogen production capacity across Europe and globally. Comparable customer base in industrial decarbonisation but with substantially broader gas and services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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