Plans to power the Stanlow oil refinery in Ellesmere Port, UK, using 'low carbon' hydrogen by 2027 are progressing with the appointment of global engineering consultancy Wood by EET Fuels. As part of the wider HyNet hydrogen project, a £3bn hydrogen production and carbon capture hub is being constructed at Stanlow to decarbonize operations and supply hydrogen to industrial customers in the North West region. EET aims to transform Stanlow into the world's first decarbonized oil refinery, reducing its substantial CO2 emissions. The installation of a £45m hydrogen-enabled furnace marks a significant step towards this goal, enabling the refinery to operate using hydrogen once HyNet is operational. Wood's role includes designing a fuel-switching system and infrastructure modifications for safe hydrogen combustion. EET's ambition to have a hydrogen power plant operational by 2027 aligns with its plans for low carbon innovation. However, the method of producing blue hydrogen through carbon capture and storage, as intended by HyNet, faces skepticism from experts regarding its scalability and effectiveness. Despite awaiting Government backing, the project signifies a crucial transition towards decarbonization in the UK energy sector.