Wienerberger Hydrogen Fired Brick Kiln Project
Sector: Hydrogen • Location: Denton, England, United Kingdom
Source: Fuel Cells Works
Wienerberger UK & Ireland secured government-backed funding to convert its Denton brickworks in Greater Manchester to run on 100% green hydrogen. The project involves retrofitting two tunnel kilns, replacing natural gas burners with hydrogen firing infrastructure, and upgrading electrical and control systems. The transition aims to reduce CO2 emissions by over 11,600 tonnes per year, supporting th
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydrogen, Tunnel, Natural Gas, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Denton, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Fuel Cells Works
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Wienerberger UK & Ireland secured government-backed funding to convert its Denton brickworks in Greater Manchester to run on 100% green hydrogen. The project involves retrofitting two tunnel kilns, replacing natural gas burners with hydrogen firing infrastructure, and upgrading electrical and control systems. The transition aims to reduce CO2 emissions by over 11,600 tonnes per year, supporting the company's net zero carbon emissions strategy. |
Original sector | Green Technology |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Denton |
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Source | Fuel Cells Works |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydrogen, Tunnel, Natural Gas, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-27 |
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