HyHaul Avonmouth Hydrogen Refuelling Site Consultation

HyHaul is helping to deliver the UK’s first green hydrogen refuelling corridor — supporting the transition to zero-emission heavy goods transport.

We are currently exploring the development of a green hydrogen refuelling site in the Avonmouth area, supporting local businesses, logistics, and the region’s goal to reach net zero emissions.

This website provides background on the proposals and how you can share your views.

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What are we proposing?

We are proposing to develop new hydrogen refuelling infrastructure within the Avonmouth/Severnside industrial area to support the decarbonisation of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and commercial transport along the M4 corridor.

The site comprises a hydrogen refuelling station designed specifically for use by large vehicles, equipped with:

A refuelling facility for hydrogen powered vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell powered electric HGV vehicles

Associated plant and machinery to store, manage and dispense hydrogen

Staff welfare building comprising of an office, kitchen and toilet facilities

Secure parts container

The station will operate in a similar manner to existing commercial fuel stations, allowing HGV’s and other compatible vehicles to refuel quickly and efficiently using green hydrogen.

The site has been strategically selected within established industrial areas with excellent access to the motorway network, ensuring minimal impact on residential properties while helping local businesses transition toward cleaner, zero-emission transport.

Why Green Hydrogen?

Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis, using renewable electricity — such as wind or solar — to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. By using carbon-free electricity the hydrogen is produced without greenhouse gas emissions.

When used in a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the only emission is water vapour.

This means:

No carbon emissions at the point of use

Rapid refuelling (comparable to diesel)

Ability to support long range travel, ideal for HGVs and buses

Supports clean growth and energy security

By deploying hydrogen infrastructure now, we can ensure the West of England is ready for the next generation of clean transport.

Find out more about how Green Hydrogen can help us meet our net zero objectives here.

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Chittening Road, Bristol City Council

The application site covers an area of approximately 1.7 hectares and is located within an industrial area of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, adjacent to the Chittening Industrial Estate.

North of the site is Stuppil Rhine, running along the northern boundary of the site, while an existing waste management facility occupies the land directly to the south of the application site.

Chittening Road (A403) runs along the eastern boundary of the site, beyond which is a drainage pond related to Stuppil Rhine, as well as a mixture of industrial and farmland.

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CONSULTATION

We’re keen to understand local views on the proposals. Please share your thoughts on the plans by filling in the form on this website.

Alternatively, you can contact us using the following:

Email – consultation@thirty47.co.uk
Phone – 08006990081 (Freephone)
Write to us – Freepost TC Consultation (no further address or stamp required) 

Privacy Statement

By filling-in this form you are agreeing that HyHAUL Mobility Limited and Protium can hold and process your personal data in relation to this public consultation exercise. 

HyHAUL Mobility Limited will only share your personal data with companies within the project team as well as Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council, and in certain circumstances, specific project consultants for planning evaluation purposes only. Your identifiable, personal data will not be used for any other purposes without your consent. Depending on the nature of your enquiry/feedback, HyHYAUL Mobility Limited will only use your data to: 

Respond to specific questions or enquiries submitted during this consultation.

Send you updates about a specific project (where you provide us with your contact details).

Develop a Statement of Community Involvement (or similar document) about this public consultation that will be submitted to the host local planning authorities and/or other relevant planning bodies; this will be a publicly available document. 
Provide contact details to the host local planning authorities to ensure you can be notified if required of any further updates.

Your comments for this consultation will be anonymous, and we will only identify you in these reports with your express permission. If you provide us with your contact details, we might also contact you to ask you more about any comments you’ve made. Your data will be stored in line with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal data, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

NEXT STEPS

We are in the process of collating information in advance of submitting a planning application. Once we have received and analysed feedback from the consultation, we will consider your points in the context of the finalised proposal.

We hope to receive a decision from the local planning authority on the application in coming months, and would then look to begin construction in spring 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is HyHAUL and who is bringing it forward?

About HyHAUL

HyHAUL (Hydrogen Aggregated UK Logistics) is national initiative wholly owned by Protium, a UK-based green-hydrogen energy services company. The project aims to decarbonise freight transport along the M4 corridor by providing the infrastructure and supply chain for hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles and commercial fleets.

The Avonmouth site represents the first refuelling station proposed as part of this network, with further sites planned near Reading and in South Wales.

About Protium

Protium is a UK‐based green hydrogen energy services company (HESCO), and wholly owns the HyHAUL initiative. Founded in 2019, Protium’s mission is to enable UK industries and local government to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this, Protium develops, builds and finances renewable energy and green hydrogen infrastructure to manufacture zero-emission hydrogen from water and renewables. We focus on projects and sectors where early commercial traction is viable without relying on government grants or subsidies.

Drawing on wide experience within the team, Protium has begun delivering projects across the UK. We firmly believe hydrogen is the key energy carrier to replace fossil fuels in industrial heat and heavy transport, the hardest areas to decarbonise to date, and a key tool in the fight against climate change.
What are we proposing to develop?
HyHAUL Mobility is proposing to develop a new hydrogen refuelling infrastructure within the Avonmouth/Severnside industrial area to support the decarbonisation of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and commercial transport along the M4 corridor.

The site will consist of a hydrogen refuelling station designed for public use, with a focus on serving large heavy goods vehicles. It will include:

Hydrogen refuelling equipment for hydrogen-powered and hydrogen fuel-cell HGVs

Associated plant and machinery to store, manage and dispense hydrogen

A staff welfare building with office, kitchen and toilet facilities

A secure container for parts and equipment

The stations will operate in a similar manner to existing commercial fuel stations, allowing HGV’s and other compatible vehicles to refuel quickly and efficiently using green hydrogen. The site has been selected within established industrial areas with excellent access to the motorway network, ensuring minimal impact on residential properties while helping local businesses transition toward cleaner, zero-emission transport.
Where is the site?

The site is located within the existing industrial and logistics area at Chittening Road, positioned close to the M4/M48 corridor to support local and regional freight movements. It will also be accessible to the public.

The application site covers an area of approximately 1.7 hectares and is located within an industrial area of Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston, adjacent to the Chittening Industrial Estate. North of the site is Stuppil Rhine, running along the northern boundary of the site, while an existing waste management facility occupies the land directly to the south of the application site. Chittening Road (A403) runs along the eastern boundary of the site, beyond which is a drainage pond related to Stuppil Rhine, as well as a mixture of industrial and farmland.
Why are you using Hydrogen, rather than just renewable energy (i.e. EV) for these proposals?

Hydrogen is being used alongside electric vehicle technology because each plays a different role in achieving Net Zero.

Electric vehicles are well suited to cars and lighter vans, but for heavy goods vehicles that travel long distances or carry substantial loads, batteries alone cannot always provide the required range, refuelling speed or power.

Hydrogen offers a low-carbon alternative where these demands are higher. When produced using renewable electricity (known as green hydrogen), it creates no greenhouse gas emissions. It can also be stored for long periods and used whenever needed, helping balance the natural variability of renewable energy sources like wind and solar.

For these reasons, hydrogen is recognised by the UK Government as a key technology for decarbonising heavy transport and other hard-to-electrify sectors.

By utilising renewable energy and green hydrogen technology, the future of transport logsitics in the UK can become more efficient, flexible and sustainable.
Is the use of Hydrogen like this to power vehicles safe?

Hydrogen is a well-established fuel that has been used safely in industry and transport for many decades. Like all fuels – whether petrol, diesel or natural gas – it requires robust safety systems, training and handling. These are built into every stage of the HyHaul project. Safety is paramount to all our operations and we are working closely with regulators and network operators as we bring forward our proposals.

Hydrogen refuelling stations are designed, built and operated to strict UK and international safety standards, and safety is the top priority for all project partners. Many of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, including Toyota, Hyundai, Daimler, Volvo, IVECO and Bosch, are already developing and operating hydrogen vehicles, demonstrating the maturity of the technology.
How will hydrogen be produced and supplied?

The HyHAUL initiative focuses exclusively on green hydrogen, which is produced using renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or hydropower to electrolyse water, separating it into hydrogen and oxygen. This process emits no carbon dioxide, making it a clean and sustainable energy carrier.

For the Avonmouth refuelling station, hydrogen will be provided by established UK based green hydrogen generating assets like Protium’s P2 facility in Baglan, South Wales.
Who will use the hydrogen refuelling station?

Initially, the station will be used by freight operators participating in the HyHAUL programme, which includes logistics companied trialling hydrogen fuel-cell HGVs. As vehicle adoption grows, the facility could serve a broader range of local fleet users such as council vehicles, delivery companies and bus operators.

If you are interested in finding out more about the opportunity to utilise the refuelling station to support your hydrogen powered vehicle(s), please get in touch.
Who will decide whether or not this Project receives planning permission?

The planning application will be submitted to Bristol City Council (BCC) and supported by technical assessments including transport, noise, landscape and environmental studies. The relevant planning/development committees of each council will decide whether or not to approve the application, which is estimated for submission in late 2025.
How can local communities and interested parties influence the development of the proposals?
We are undertaking pre-application consultation prior to submitting an application to Bristol City Council. This will involve neighbouring properties and businesses receiving consultation letters outlining proposals and methods of submitting feedback, as well as a project website available at https://hyhaul.co.uk/avonmouth-consultation/, which will host details of the proposals, technical documents and imagery and plans.

We encourage feedback to support the design and development of the site. To get in touch with the project team or leave feedback, the following methods are available:

Email – consultation@thirty47.co.uk

Phone – 08006990081 (Freephone)

Website – https://hyhaul.co.uk/avonmouth-consultation/

Write to us – Freepost TC Consultation (no further address or stamp required)
How will the proposed Project support the local community, economy and involve the local supply chain?

The HyHAUL Avonmouth proposals will bring tangible economic and community benefits to the area. Construction of the site will create employment for local contractors and trades, while operation of the refuelling station will sustain skilled technical roles in maintenance, safety, and logistics, as well as upskill in an emerging green tech sector.

The project will also contribute to the regional economy through procurement of local goods and services, and by attracting further investment linked to hydrogen technologies. As part of HyHAUL’s wider programme, the site will help build the skills base needed to support a growing clean transport sector in the West of England.

HyHAUL and its partners are committed to working with local supply-chain businesses wherever possible to identify collaboration opportunities during both the construction and operational phases. We will seek to work with stakeholders and the wider local community to develop an appropriate approach to delivering local benefit.
What impact will the proposals have on traffic, congestion and the local road network?

The proposals are located within the established Avonmouth industrial area, which already accommodates significant levels of HGV and commercial vehicle activity associated with nearby logistics and energy operations. The hydrogen refuelling station will primarily serve vehicles that already operate within or travel through the area, meaning that overall traffic levels on the local network are expected to remain largely unchanged. During the operational phase, vehicle movements will be limited to those accessing the refuelling station, with patterns similar to other commercial fuel facilities, albeit at much lower levels initially.

A Transport Assessment will be submitted as part of each planning application to confirm anticipated trip numbers, assess junction capacity, and identify any mitigation measures if required. A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) will also be prepared to manage deliveries and vehicle routing during the build phase, ensuring minimal disruption to existing businesses and road users. As hydrogen-powered vehicles generate very little operational noise, the refuelling infrastructure will support the wider transition to quieter, low-emission HGV’s and commercial vehicles across the area.

HyHaul Avonmouth Hydrogen Refuelling Site Consultation

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