Blog • 17 March 2023

Levenmouth, H100 Fife hydrogen network

We’re progressing well with the construction of our world-first H100 Fife green hydrogen gas network in the Buckhaven and Denbeath areas of Levenmouth, Fife.

H100 Fife is leading the way in decarbonising home heating. It will be the first 100% hydrogen-to-homes zero carbon network anywhere in the world, demonstrating the potential for the whole British gas network to deliver hydrogen gas.

Using green hydrogen gas means no carbon will be produced when it’s burned, which is much better for the environment and puts us on a clear path towards net zero heating. It’s a historic change that will make Scotland and the UK a greener place to live – and it all starts here, in Buckhaven and Denbeath.

Our project started in May 2023 and will last 15 months. We’ll be carrying out our work over five phases as detailed below, to minimise disruption to the local community as much as possible. The dates provided are subject to change.

During each phase of our work, it may be necessary to implement road closures and use temporary traffic lights at times. We’ll give as much advanced notice of this as possible.

You can see a map below of the streets we’ll be working in during each phase and a schedule of dates for these phases.

Map showing the 5 phases of work for the H100 Fife hydrogen network

Phase one is now complete and phase two is underway. The following work is yet to be completed in phase two.

Phase two: May 2023 – October 2023

  • 27 September to 26 October – Three-way traffic lights in Wellesley Road and its junctions with Ward Street and Wall Street
  • 26 October to 17 November – Road closure in Clyde Street
  • 26 October to 24 November – Road closure in Tweed Street
  • 17 November to 1 December – Road closure in Don Street
  • 1 December to 22 December – Road closure in Tay Street, between its junctions with Swan Street and Ward Street

Local access will be maintained during these closures.

Phase three: We’ll be working in the following streets at different times between October 2023 – March 2024. More details will follow closer to the beginning of this phase.

  • Barncraig Street
  • Bow Street
  • Den Street
  • Institution Street
  • Sandwell Street
  • Wall Street
  • Wellesley Road

Phase four: We’ll be working in the following streets at different times between February 2024 – March 2024. More details will follow closer to the beginning of this phase.

  • Ruskin Crescent
  • Sandwell Street
  • Stark Street

Phase five: We’ll be working in the following streets at different times between April 2024 – August 2024. More details will follow closer to the beginning of this phase.

  • Buchan Gardens
  • Burns Avenue
  • Carlyle Crescent
  • Den Walk
  • Omar Crescent
  • Shakespeare Avenue
  • Wellesley Road

Get involved

You can opt in for a free, new hydrogen boiler and appliances, and receive £1000 for taking part while playing an important part in the fight against climate change.

Sign-up and take part in H100 Fife