Gloucestershire-based Wild Hydrogen was recognised in the House of Commons this week during a backbench debate on hydrogen supply chains.
Speaking during the debate, Dr Roz Savage MP (South Cotswolds, Liberal Democrat) singled out Wild Hydrogen as an example of the UK’s growing clean energy innovation capability. She described hydrogen not only as “the fuel of the future” but increasingly as “the fuel of the present” – essential for meeting net zero targets, energy security, and the industries of tomorrow.
Dr Roz Savage emphasised:
- Around 80% of global energy demand is still for molecules, not electrons, meaning sectors such as heavy industry, transport and heating cannot easily be decarbonised by electrification alone.
- Hydrogen is “flexible, storable and able to integrate with existing infrastructure,” with the potential to reduce reliance on land-intensive solar farms and complement offshore wind.
- Capturing just 10% of the global hydrogen technology market could add £46 billion per year to the UK economy by 2050, supporting more than 400,000 skilled jobs – but urgent action is needed to keep pace with international competition.
Turning to her constituency, Dr Roz Savage highlighted Wild Hydrogen’s achievements:
“In just three years, a start-up called Wild Hydrogen has grown from a small lab team to employing 18 skilled people. It is exploring ways to turn waste into clean hydrogen and biomethane, with the added benefit of capturing carbon. The company’s aspiration is bold: that Gloucestershire could host the world’s first carbon-negative town before the decade is out.”
She called on the UK Government to match the boldness of innovators such as Wild Hydrogen with equal boldness in policy, investment, and supply chain development:
“If we truly seize this moment, the UK can lead the world in clean hydrogen.”
Building the UK’s hydrogen future
Wild Hydrogen is proud to be recognised in Parliament for our innovation and ambition. Our patented Rising Pressure Reformer (RiPR) technology transforms low-value waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, biomethane, biochar and captured carbon dioxide – creating clean fuels at costs competitive with fossil gas while addressing waste management challenges.
We echo Dr Roz Savage’s call: the UK must act with urgency to scale hydrogen solutions if we are to secure economic advantage, protect energy security, and realise the environmental benefits of this clean, versatile fuel.
The debate also featured excellent, cross-party contributions – our thanks to:
- Clive Betts MP, serving as chair.
- Tom Collins MP, who opened the debate and offered closing remarks.
- James Naish MP, who secured the debate.
- Michael Shanks MP, Minister of State, offering positive comments and recognition of hydrogen’s role in energy security.
Watch the debate recording here: UK Parliament Video
Read the full transcript here: Hansard record
