The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) is pleased to announce TWI as its newest partner, bringing decades of experience and unparalleled expertise in welding and materials technology to the program.
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Supported by Innovate UK, the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative is a collaborative consortium of industry leaders, government, and academia dedicated to creating a globally competitive and investable hydrogen technology and services sector in the UK. TWI's involvement will further enhance HII's ability to drive innovation within the hydrogen economy, leveraging their vast knowledge in materials and joining technologies.
‘We are delighted to welcome TWI as our newest strategic partner,” said Dr Gareth Williams, Director for the Hydrogen Innovation Initiativee. “Their focus on testing of hydrogen on metals and other materials will be invaluable as we work towards realising our vision of UK technology powering the global hydrogen economy - transforming UK industry into a net zero powerhouse.”
TWI has a longstanding history of pioneering research and development in materials, joining technologies, and structural integrity, providing crucial support to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, and oil & gas. As a member of HII, TWI will contribute its deep technical knowledge to support the initiative's goals of creating a strong UK hydrogen technology market.
“For us, this partnership represents a significant opportunity to collaborate with other leading organizations within HII, sharing insights and technological advancements across industries,” said Alec Gunner, Group Manager for Strategic Programs at TWI. “The work that HII is undertaking to establish a resilient hydrogen technology supply chain is directly aligned with our mission to support industrial innovation and sustainability.”
The Hydrogen Innovation Initiative is in the process of creating its Case for Action, an industry led plan for the UK to capitalise on the opportunity available in the global hydrogen technology market. It is using sector body and regional roundtables, surveys, interviews and economic analysis to develop recommended actions, benefit statements and industry commitment.