Essar Energy Transition Launches Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Power Plant
Key Ideas
- Essar Energy Transition introduces EET Hydrogen Power, aiming to build Europe's first hydrogen-ready CHP plant in Stanlow by 2027.
- The investment supports EET Fuels' goal to be the lowest carbon process refinery globally and EET Hydrogen's objective to lead low carbon hydrogen production in the UK.
- EET Hydrogen Power will replace hydrocarbons, reducing 740,000 tpy of CO2 and aiding EET Fuels' plan to cut emissions by 95% by 2030.
- The project, part of a $3.0 billion energy transition initiative in the North West of England, is a crucial step towards decarbonizing high-emission industries.
Essar Energy Transition (EET) has launched EET Hydrogen Power, which will be Europe's first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP) located at its Stanlow refinery in the UK. The plant is expected to be completed by 2027 and aims to support EET Fuels' ambition to be the lowest carbon process refinery globally and EET Hydrogen's goal to become a leading low carbon hydrogen producer in the UK. By replacing hydrocarbons, EET Hydrogen Power will reduce 740,000 tons per year of carbon dioxide emissions. This initiative is part of EET's $3.0 billion energy transition investment in the North West of England. The project consists of developing EET Hydrogen Power over two phases to reach a capacity of 125 MW of power and 6000 tpd of steam. Additionally, the new plant will replace existing boiler units at Stanlow, contributing to EET Fuels' plan to cut emissions by 95% by 2030. Tony Fountain, Managing Partner of Essar Energy Transition, highlighted the importance of EET Hydrogen Power in decarbonizing high-emission industries and showcasing the UK's commitment to low carbon energy. The CEO of EET Hydrogen Power, Rob Wallace, expressed ambitious plans for Stanlow to become a low carbon transition hub within the HyNet Industrial Cluster, emphasizing the project's role in regional emissions reduction targets.
Topics
Blue Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Sustainability
Carbon Emissions
Energy Transition
Energy Infrastructure
Low-carbon
Industrial Decarbonisation
Refinery Operations
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