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UK Hub for Research Challenges
 
in Hydrogen & Alternative Liquid Fuels

UK-HyRes aims to define and tackle the research challenges blocking the wider use of low carbon fuels in the UK – funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

About the Project

Our Hub Partners

Project Objectives

Driving the Growth of Low Carbon Hydrogen and Alternative Liquid Fuels

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Technology

  • Assess the current state and future needs of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels
  • Create a pipeline of the next generation fuel technologies
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Engagement

  • Engage key stakeholders across industry and develop action plans for the future
  • Build and develop relationships with key affiliates and partners
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Research

  • Promote a step-change in hydrogen and alternative fuel research
  • Address key research challenges preventing adoption
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    At a Glance

    The Project In Numbers

    Forging collaborations to catalyse impactful, peer-reviewed research in support of the UK’s Net Zero objectives.

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    Research Themes

    £11 million

    EPSRC Funding

    £5.1 million

    Accessible Flexible Fund

    100+

    Industry and Public Companies Consulted

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    Core University Partners

    900+

    Research and Industrialists Engaged

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    Careers

    Early Careers Research Network

    We are committed to supporting the next generation of researchers in the field of hydrogen research and energy systems. Our Early Careers Research Network provides a platform for early-stage researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows to connect, collaborate, and advance their careers in this rapidly evolving sector.

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    Networking & Collaboration

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    Skills Development & Training

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    Mentorship

    next generation technologies

    Research Activities and Outcomes

    Forging collaborations to catalyse impactful, peer-reviewed research in support of the UK’s Net Zero objectives.

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    UK hub for hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels research

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    Unique network and collaboration for stakeholders

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    Addressing critical needs to achieve Net Zero

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    A global centre of excellence

    SHOWCASE & PRIORITIES

    Research Challenges

    Read the summary report on our initial research priorities, co-created through our workshops and developed at our Showcase.

    Challenges Report

    THEMED WORKSHOPS

    Explore the Summary Reports

    Follow the links below to read more about each themed workshop and catch up by watching the recordings

    News & Events

    14/05/2025

    Appointment of Dr Marcus Newborough

    Appointment of Dr Marcus Newborough, CEng FEI, FREng as a Visiting Professor The University of Bath’s Department of Chemical Engineering...
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    14/05/2025

    ANNOUNCEMENT: UK-HyRES Stakeholder Showcase – Save The Date

    Save the Date - Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference? We are pleased...
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    12/03/2025

    Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference?

    Save the Date – Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference? We are pleased to invite you to join us for a unique opportunity…

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    Flyer for UK-HyRES event titled 'Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace' on 12-13th March. Includes logos of sponsoring organizations.
    22/11/2024

    Amonia: An Alternative Fuel For Clean Maritime Power

    About the Event This event will delve into the innovative use of ammonia as a sustainable fuel alternative to transform maritime power. It brings together industry leaders, researchers, and technology

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    Event flyer titled 'Ammonia: An Alternative Fuel for Clean Maritime Power' featuring a container ship. Details include event date, time, location, and speakers
    21/10/2022

    Showcase October 2022

    On Friday the 21st October we held our rescheduled interactive and participatory workshop. There was an amazing response from across the hydrogen community with over 90 participants. Facilitated by The Collective, we first heard from Prof Tim Mays, who welcomed all attendees, before Prof Rachael Rothman introduced our vision for the Hub.

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    Illustration of a Swiss Army knife with energy symbols like a plane and lightning bolt. Text: "A Swiss Army Knife for Transition." Highlights hydrogen's energy uses.
    20/07/2022

    Alternative Liquid Fuels Workshop 2022

    Alternative liquid fuels such as ammonia are increasingly regarded as a key component of the future energy mix towards the net zero imperative. Through our launch workshop, you also told us that alternative liquid fuels was one of the major areas that you wanted to discuss.

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