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The UK’s Lower Thames Crossing began using a hydrogen-powered excavator, a first for carbon-neutral infrastructure, though funding remains pending.
The Lower Thames Crossing project in the UK has begun using the world’s first hydrogen-powered excavator for pre-construction work, marking a key step toward its goal of being the country’s first carbon-neutral infrastructure project.
The JCB backhoe, fueled by hydrogen from Ryze and operated by Flannery Plant Hire, is part of efforts to decarbonize heavy construction machinery.
Though the project received planning approval in March 2025 and aims to start construction in 2026, it remains unfunded, with the Treasury seeking private finance.
The initiative highlights progress in sustainable construction, though no official start date has been confirmed.
El Lower Thames Crossing del Reino Unido comenzó a utilizar una excavadora impulsada por hidrógeno, la primera vez que se utiliza una infraestructura neutral en carbono, aunque la financiación aún está pendiente.