EET and SSE Collaborate on Gowy Green Hydrogen Development at Stanlow Refinery
Key Ideas
  • EET Hydrogen and SSE are partnering to develop a 40 MW green hydrogen production facility at Stanlow refinery, supporting decarbonisation efforts in the north west of England.
  • The UK government aims to achieve 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, with Gowy Green Hydrogen being a significant step towards this goal.
  • The Gowy Green Hydrogen project is set to be operational by 2028, with feasibility studies completed and plans for submission of a planning application in 2025.
  • The collaboration between EET and SSE signifies a commitment to scaling up green hydrogen production to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries and contribute to a cleaner power system.
EET Hydrogen and SSE are joining forces to establish a 40 MW green hydrogen production facility named Gowy Green Hydrogen at the Stanlow refinery near Liverpool, England. This initiative aims to provide hydrogen to industrial users in the region to aid in decarbonisation efforts. The UK government has set a target of achieving 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, with the first Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1) awarding 125 MW of projects. The subsequent HAR2 plans to allocate up to 875 MW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by the end of 2025. The Gowy Green Hydrogen project is anticipated to commence operations by 2028. Feasibility studies have been finalized, and site investigations are currently in progress, with a planned application submission in 2025 pending any final investment decisions. EET Hydrogen emphasized the significance of low-carbon hydrogen in facilitating a clean energy system and supporting industries with challenging decarbonisation processes. EET Fuels, formerly known as Essar Oil UK, is actively advancing hydrogen projects at the Stanlow site. They have confirmed intentions to supply hydrogen-generated electricity to the UK grid and are aiming to construct Europe's first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant by 2027. Additionally, plans for a 1.35 GW blue hydrogen production hub at Stanlow have already secured approval earlier this year. These initiatives are part of the broader HyNet decarbonisation cluster, which involves capturing CO2 from industrial activities for storage in the Irish Sea. Despite SSE Renewables canceling green hydrogen production plans at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm, the collaboration between EET, SSE, and the UK government demonstrates a positive momentum towards achieving hydrogen production targets and supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
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