Multi-Billion Pound Hydrogen Project Secures Supply Deals in North West England
Key Ideas
- EET Hydrogen secures supply deals with over 30 companies in the North West, part of the multi-billion pound HyNet consortium backed by the UK Government.
- The hydrogen production hub at Stanlow Oil refinery in Ellesmere Port will capture CO2 emissions, with plans to come online in 2027 and scale up to power a city like Liverpool.
- Critics raise doubts about carbon capture and storage (CCS) effectiveness, but the project aims to contribute to decarbonization efforts in industries like power, transport, and more.
- While 'blue hydrogen' production is currently prioritized for scalability, small pilot schemes for 'green hydrogen' using renewable energy sources are also being explored by HyNet.
EET Hydrogen, backed by the UK Government, has secured deals to supply 'low carbon' hydrogen to over 30 companies in North West England as part of the multi-billion pound HyNet project. The production hub at Stanlow Oil refinery in Ellesmere Port will capture CO2 emissions, aiming to come online in 2027 with plans to power a city like Liverpool. Despite concerns about carbon capture and storage (CCS) effectiveness, the project progresses towards decarbonization in various sectors. While focusing on 'blue hydrogen' for scalability, HyNet is also exploring 'green hydrogen' through small pilot schemes using renewable sources. The transition to hydrogen as a clean fuel source poses challenges due to the energy-intensive process of separation. However, the project emphasizes the immediate scalability of 'blue hydrogen' compared to the longer timeline for 'green hydrogen' availability and affordability at scale.