IGEM announces support for EnerHy Centre for Doctoral Training to advance green hydrogen technologies

The Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) has announced its support for EnerHy, the UK Research and Innovation Centre for Doctoral Training focused on making green hydrogen more affordable, scalable, and sustainable.

IGEM joins over 60 industry and civic partners aligned with EnerHy’s mission to develop the skilled workforce needed for a hydrogen economy.

Led by Loughborough University, in partnership with Cranfield University and the University of Strathclyde, EnerHy will train up to 80 doctoral researchers through cutting-edge industry collaborations to advance hydrogen production, storage, and use.

EnerHy Director and Loughborough’s Professor of Electrical Power Engineering, Dani Strickland, welcomed IGEM’s support: “As advocates of excellence, IGEM works with stakeholders from across the global industry to inform and influence current and future gas and energy policy. EnerHy will benefit from its extensive knowledge and expertise, as well as access to the hydrogen knowledge centre and invaluable industrial placement opportunities for our doctoral students across the hydrogen supply chain.”

IGEM’s Head of Technical Services and Policy Ian McCluskey also welcomed the benefits of the partnership: “EnerHy aligns with our passion to deliver a sustainable gas future. IGEM’s members and the global gas community will benefit from EnerHy’s pioneering advancements in engineering hydrogen net zero that will enhance their own research and development efforts. EnerHy’s cohort-based model of doctoral training will also be valuable as it encourages a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. This will produce highly sought after and adaptable graduates, equipped to tackle complex challenges in hydrogen net zero engineering.”

Professor Dan Parsons, Loughborough University Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, added: “This partnership underscores the University's commitment to partnership working and our strategic endeavours facing sustainability and innovation challenges. By working together, EnerHy and IGEM aim to drive forward the development of hydrogen technologies, supporting the acceleration of the transition to a net zero carbon future.”