University of Aberdeen spinout Hychor has developed a new clean energy technique to produce green hydrogen from seawater. This method eliminates the need for freshwater in the electrolysis process, reducing the cost and infrastructure barriers that limit hydrogen adaption.
Hychor’s aim is to offer low-cost, on-site hydrogen for off-grid coastal communities and industries looking to decarbonise. It officially spun-out and opened its R&D facility in Aberdeen in May 2026, with a view to begin its pilot by 2027.
Dr Jani Shibuya, Co-Founder and CEO of Hychor, commented: “Hychor’s long‑term ambition is to be globally impactful in the hydrogen and renewable energy production sector, helping address two of the planet’s most pressing challenges – energy security and water scarcity. By removing the need for freshwater, a resource under increasing pressure worldwide, Hychor’s technology offers a pathway to cleaner, more resilient energy systems – our goal is to deliver hydrogen where and when needed at pace, rather than waiting for timely infrastructure projects. We also aim to create high‑quality jobs in the north‑east of Scotland, bringing in investment to support the region’s transition to a diverse energy economy and maximising the region’s abundant wind power.”
Hychor Pioneers Breakthrough Green Hydrogen Method
