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Argyll Hydrogen Hub Multidisciplinary Technical Services
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Hydrogen Consultants
Hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of the UK’s net zero strategy. As a clean, flexible energy carrier, it offers a viable solution for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, transport, and heat. With government support, private investment, and technological innovation accelerating, the UK hydrogen economy is poised for rapid growth.
But delivering hydrogen infrastructure is complex. Projects must navigate a shifting regulatory landscape, stringent safety requirements, and evolving planning policy. Whether producing green hydrogen via electrolysis or distributing it through new or repurposed networks, developers face challenges around site selection, permitting, environmental impact, and public perception.
At Arthian, we bring together planners, engineers, environmental consultants, and safety specialists to support hydrogen projects from concept to commissioning. Our multidisciplinary team understands the unique demands of hydrogen infrastructure and provides the insight and support needed to deliver safe, sustainable, and commercially viable solutions.
How Arthian Can Help
We support hydrogen projects across the full value chain, from production and storage to distribution and end-use. Whether you’re developing a standalone electrolyser, a hydrogen refuelling station, or a large-scale hub, we offer tailored consultancy services to help you deliver with confidence.
Multidisciplinary Hydrogen Consultancy
Planning & Development Strategy
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- Site Selection & Feasibility Studies
Identifying suitable locations based on grid access, water availability, planning policy, and environmental constraints.
- Site Selection & Feasibility Studies
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- Planning Applications & Consents
Preparing robust planning submissions, managing stakeholder engagement, and securing timely approvals.
- Planning Applications & Consents
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- Policy & Regulatory Advice
Interpreting emerging hydrogen policy and advising on compliance with planning, environmental, and safety regulations.
- Policy & Regulatory Advice
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- Development Plan Representations
Promoting hydrogen-friendly policies through Local Plan engagement and strategic site promotion.
- Development Plan Representations
Environmental & Safety Services
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- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Coordinating EIA screening, scoping, and full Environmental Statements for hydrogen production and infrastructure projects.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
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- Process Safety & COMAH Support
Delivering risk assessments, safety reports, and compliance strategies for hydrogen facilities subject to COMAH regulations.
- Process Safety & COMAH Support
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- Air Quality, Noise & Odour Assessments
Ensuring environmental compliance and community acceptance through detailed modelling and mitigation strategies.
- Air Quality, Noise & Odour Assessments
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- Ecology & Biodiversity Net Gain
Supporting ecological surveys, habitat creation, and biodiversity enhancement in line with planning requirements.
- Ecology & Biodiversity Net Gain
Engineering & Infrastructure Support
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- Civil & Structural Engineering
Designing site layouts, foundations, bunding, and containment systems for hydrogen production and storage facilities.
- Civil & Structural Engineering
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- Utilities & Infrastructure Planning
Managing connections for electricity, water, and gas, including capacity assessments and coordination with network operators.
- Utilities & Infrastructure Planning
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- Drainage & Flood Risk Management
Designing sustainable drainage systems and mitigating flood risk in line with national and local policy.
- Drainage & Flood Risk Management
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- Construction Support & CDM Coordination
Providing CEMPs, site audits, and Principal Designer services to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
- Construction Support & CDM Coordination
Operational Support & Compliance
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- Environmental Permitting & Monitoring
Supporting permit applications, compliance monitoring, and condition discharge for operational hydrogen sites.
- Environmental Permitting & Monitoring
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- Carbon & Energy Strategy
Advising on lifecycle emissions, energy efficiency, and integration with renewable energy sources.
- Carbon & Energy Strategy
Arthian and the Hydrogen Lifecycle
Site Selection & Feasibility
We help clients identify and assess potential sites using GIS analysis, planning risk reviews, and environmental constraints mapping. Our feasibility studies provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to support investment decisions and funding applications.
Planning & Consents
Our planning team leads the preparation of planning applications, coordinating inputs from environmental, engineering, and safety specialists. We manage community consultation, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations with local authorities to secure timely, robust consents.
We also support:
- Environmental Permitting and Hazardous Substances Consent
- COMAH and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) engagement
- Coordination with statutory consultees including SEPA, NatureScot, the Environment Agency and Natural England
Design & Delivery
Our engineers and consultants work closely with or form project teams to ensure hydrogen infrastructure is safe, efficient, and compliant. We support:
- Site access, layout, and containment design
- Structural and civil engineering for production and storage facilities
- Utility planning and substation coordination
- Fire safety and hazardous area classification
- Temporary works and construction logistics
- Ground engineering
- Surveying
Environmental & Safety Integration
We embed environmental and safety considerations from the outset, supporting:
- Air quality, noise, and odour modelling
- Ecological surveys and biodiversity enhancement
- Flood risk mitigation
- Drainage design and fire water containment
- Occupied Building Risk Assessments (OBRA)
- Process safety assessments and HAZOP studies
- ESG reporting and sustainability certification
Operational Excellence
Once operational, we continue to support clients with:
- Environmental monitoring and compliance
- Permit renewals and condition discharge
- Energy and carbon audits
- Planning advice for future upgrades or expansion
Why choose Arthian?
Sector Expertise
we’ve supported hydrogen projects across the UK, from feasibility and planning to permitting and delivery.
Multidisciplinary Team
our planners, engineers, environmental scientists, and safety consultants work together to deliver joined-up solutions.
Regulatory Insight
We stay ahead of evolving planning policy, grid codes, and environmental regulation.
Client-Focused Delivery
we tailor our support to your project’s scale, location, and commercial drivers, delivering value at every stage of the development lifecycle.
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