Essar Energy Transition (EET) has unveiled plans to convert the UK's Stanlow refinery into the world's first decarbonized green refinery by utilizing blue hydrogen for its heating and power requirements. This initiative is part of the broader HyNet project, which recently secured a substantial $650 million in funding. The HyNet project aims to produce 350MW of blue hydrogen in its initial phase, with ambitious plans to scale up to 1GW in the subsequent phase. The adoption of blue hydrogen at Stanlow is set to significantly reduce the refinery's carbon footprint, targeting a 95% decrease in CO2 emissions associated with processing crude oil into fuels like petrol and diesel. This move forms part of EET's larger commitment of $1.2 billion over the next five years to decarbonize its operations, with a goal of achieving a 95% emissions reduction by 2030 through various measures including energy efficiency improvements, carbon capture, and fuel switching. Notably, these efforts are anticipated to lead to a 12.5% reduction in the North West region's overall carbon emissions. The use of blue hydrogen at Stanlow refinery is projected to have a substantial environmental impact, potentially cutting up to 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, which is equivalent to removing 1.1 million cars from the roads. Essar Capital Director Prashant Ruia highlighted the global significance of using hydrogen in meeting the refinery's energy needs. This announcement aligns with the UK government's substantial pledge of £21.7 billion over 25 years to support the establishment of carbon capture clusters in northern England, including blue hydrogen projects at the HyNet hub in Merseyside and the East Coast Cluster in Teesside. These initiatives aim to sequester over 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually under the Irish Sea and North Sea. EET's HyNet project plays a central role in these endeavors, positioning Stanlow as a trailblazer in the global energy transition.