EnergyPathways selects Jacobs to support the development of the MESH energy storage hub in the UK
Integrated energy transition company EnergyPathways has appointed engineering firm Jacobs to provide consenting, regulatory, and Development Consent Order (DCO) services for its Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project. The initiative is located off Barrow-in-Furness on the Irish Sea coast and aims to enhance UK energy security by offering ultra-long-duration storage capacity of 300MW/55GWh through a combination of compressed air, natural gas, and hydrogen technologies. Jacobs will lead planning strategy, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, and technical coordination for securing regulatory approvals under the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime. The project is targeted to become operational by 2031, pending necessary consents and financing. Jacobs also plans to support EnergyPathways in submissions related to Ofgem’s Long Duration Electricity Storage Cap & Floor scheme. The MESH hub aims to provide flexibility for the UK energy system while supporting renewable integration and grid resilience through extended storage capabilities exceeding 190 hours.
Topics: Energy Storage Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy