EET Announces Europe's First Hydrogen-Ready Combined Heat and Power Plant in the UK
Key Ideas
  • Essar Energy Transition (EET) is setting up Europe's first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant at Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port, UK.
  • The project, EET Hydrogen Power, aims to reduce 740,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year and support the transition to low carbon processes.
  • The investment in the project aligns with EET's goal to become a leading low carbon hydrogen producer in the UK and provide low carbon power to industrial users for decarbonisation.
  • The new plant will replace existing boiler units at Stanlow refinery, contributing significantly to its target of cutting emissions by 95% by 2030 to become the world's lowest carbon refinery.
Essar Energy Transition (EET) has revealed plans to establish Europe's inaugural hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant at the Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port, UK. This initiative is a crucial component of EET's broader $3 billion energy transition projects in England's North West. The project, named EET Hydrogen Power, is scheduled for completion by 2027. Its primary objective is to reduce 740,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, supporting EET Fuels' aspiration to be a globally leading low carbon process refinery and EET Hydrogen's ambition to become a top low carbon hydrogen producer in the UK. Additionally, the plant will offer low carbon power to nearby industrial users to aid in meeting their decarbonisation objectives. This project will unfold in two phases, ultimately reaching a capacity of 125 MW. The new facility will supersede Stanlow's current boiler units, which generate about 50 MW for refinery activities. By integrating this plant, EET Fuels aims to slash total emissions by 95% by 2030, positioning itself as the world's most environmentally friendly refinery. Tony Fountain, Essar Energy Transition's Managing Partner, emphasized the significance of EET Hydrogen Power in advancing the UK's low carbon energy landscape and showcasing a model for decarbonizing high-emission industries.
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