EET's Ambitious Plans for Thornton Science Park as an Energy Transition Hub
Key Ideas
- Thornton Science Park in Cheshire is set to become a key asset in the Cheshire Science Corridor, focusing on scientific and industrial research and development.
- EET plans to establish an energy transition hub at the park, including EET Fuels, EET Hydrogen, and EET Hydrogen Power projects, aiming to lead in low carbon refinery and hydrogen production.
- The acquisition of Thornton Science Park is a strategic move by Essar Energy Transition to contribute to the UK's climate change goals, enhance energy security, and support the manufacturing of fuels.
- Deepak Maheshwari, CEO of EET Fuels, emphasized the company's commitment to developing Europe's foremost integrated energy transition hub and promoting a sustainable energy future.
Thornton Science Park, spanning 66 acres in Cheshire, is poised to become a vital asset in the Cheshire Science Corridor, linking Liverpool and Manchester. Essar Energy Transition (EET) has unveiled plans for the park to serve as an energy transition hub, with a focus on scientific and industrial research and development. The hub will house various projects, including EET Fuels, transitioning Stanlow Manufacturing Complex into the UK's first low carbon refinery, EET Hydrogen working on a large scale low carbon hydrogen production hub, and EET Hydrogen Power developing Europe's first hydrogen-fuelled combined heat and power plant. Additionally, Stanlow Terminals is working on expanding the UK's largest independent bulk liquid storage terminal to accommodate biofuels and new energies. Deepak Maheshwari, CEO of EET Fuels, expressed the company's dedication to establishing Europe's leading integrated energy transition hub. This acquisition by Essar Energy Transition showcases its commitment to supporting the UK in achieving climate change goals, enhancing energy security, and sustaining a robust manufacturing base for fuels.