Collaboration to explore deployment HiiROC’s proprietary technology to produce clean hydrogen and maximize recovery of waste materials at Thainstone Energy Park

Hull, 28 October 2025: HiiROC, a pioneer in affordable clean hydrogen production, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Agile Energy Recovery Limited (Agile), a developer of low carbon energy parks in the UK and beyond.  This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing clean hydrogen production and promoting cross-industry synergies.

The collaboration will evaluate the deployment of HiiROC’s proprietary process to produce affordable, low carbon hydrogen at Agile’s Thainstone Energy Park in Inverurie, Scotland.  Agile is building a Swedish-style Integrated Resource Facility (IRF) which will process up to 200,000 tonnes of municipal and industrial residual waste per year and produce power and heat for the surrounding area.  The partners will aim to maximise integration of their two plants, with the option to combine CO2 emissions from the IRF with HiiROC’s hydrogen to produce low-carbon e-methanol, an emerging alternative to diesel in maritime applications.

HiiROC’s process – Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) – uses a fraction of the electricity of water electrolysis and produces no CO2 emissions, making it compliant with the UK’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard (LCHS). By leveraging the existing gas network and locating hydrogen production at the point of use, HiiROC can deploy at pace, avoiding costly new infrastructure or waiting for new hydrogen pipelines or CCS clusters to come online.  With HiiROC’s first commercial units planned in 2026, this relationship is a key step in HiiROC’s mission to decarbonise the economy.

Tim Davies, CEO of HiiROC, said, “we are thrilled to partner with Agile Energy. This collaboration is a testament to our shared vision of a sustainable future and our commitment to innovation in the energy sector, combining the best of clean tech for the best possible outcome for the community.”

Graeme Taylor of Agile Energy, added, “working with HiiROC allows us to combine our strengths and increase the potential positive impact of Thainstone.  We look forward to developing a mutually beneficial relationship with HiiROC which will in turn enhance the environment and local community starting with the Thainstone project in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.”

About HiiROC

HiiROC is a pioneering British company dedicated to accelerating Net Zero by delivering on the promise of affordable clean hydrogen. HiiROC’s proprietary process, Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE), produces hydrogen using just one-fifth of the electricity needed for water electrolysis, and does not produce CO₂. Low-cost, scalable, and leveraging existing infrastructure, TPE makes clean hydrogen commercially viable without waiting for new renewables, pipelines, or storage.

Founded in 2019, HiiROC has quickly established itself as a leader in the clean hydrogen sector, with over 100 employees across development facilities in Hull, commercial offices in the south of England, and a research lab in Europe.  For more information, please visit: www.hiiroc.com

About Agile Energy

Agile Energy Recovery Limited is developing low carbon energy parks around the UK and further afield. The catalyst for these parks is generally an Integrated Resource Recovery Facility (IRF) power plant. Each project is set up as a separate Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in which we deal with all aspects of the project from site identification through to planning/licensing applications, engagement with the local communities, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations/maintenance. We also attract complimentary businesses that can benefit from sustainable, efficient use of electrical and heat energy. Our directors and the development team come from a varied and complimentary background in engineering, commercial, project development, waste management and information technology. Most importantly, we are all entrepreneurs with a passion for improving the environment and employing the best technology for that task. For more information, please visit: www.agileenergy.net

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