Hull and the Humber combine Freeport ECA, one of the UK's faster G99 DNOs, and a major port complex — making the economics here particularly compelling when all three stack.
Humber Freeport ECA
Designated tax sites: King George Dock (HU9), Saltend Chemicals Park (HU12), Goole (DN14). 100% ECA in addition to 100% AIA — for a £2m qualifying project: £500k year-one tax shield (25% CT). Net payback under 3.5 years for high-consumption operations.
Northern Powergrid G99
G99 study: 30-45 working days. Connection offer: 4-6 months. Among the UK's fastest DNOs — compare to SSEN at 6-10 months. We submit G99 immediately after structural survey.
Key Hull logistics locations
Priory Park (HU4 — Amazon, DPD, Hermes); Hedon Road industrial (HU9 — warehouse belt); Brough (HU15 — BAE Systems supply chain); Wilton Park Hessle (HU13). Logistics self-consumption: 74-82%. Payback: 4-5 years (3-4 years Freeport ECA).
Saltend chemicals and process
Saltend Chemicals Park (HU12): BP, INEOS, Smith & Nephew supply logistics. IETF 30-50% combined with ECA: effective capex 35-55% of headline. Self-consumption: 88-96%.
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