EET Fuels Partners with Wood for UK's First Low Carbon Process Refinery Hydrogen Project
Key Ideas
  • EET Fuels, part of Essar Energy Transition, is investing USD 1.2 billion to decarbonize operations and aims for a 95% emissions reduction by 2030 through energy efficiency and hydrogen fuel switching.
  • Wood, a global consulting and engineering leader, appointed for the FEED stage of the hydrogen project to redesign infrastructure enabling efficient and safe combustion of hydrogen at Stanlow Refinery.
  • The hydrogen fuel switching project at Stanlow Refinery aims to reduce emissions by 0.2 million tonnes per year, with plans to have the refinery running on 100% hydrogen or fuel-gas mix.
  • The partnership between EET Fuels and Wood signifies a significant step towards achieving the goal of becoming the world's first low carbon process refinery, ensuring UK energy security and employment support.
EET Fuels, a key part of Essar Energy Transition (EET), is driving low carbon projects in the UK and India, with a focus on decarbonizing operations. EET Fuels, aiming for a 95% emissions cut by 2030, has advanced to the FEED stage of its hydrogen project at Stanlow Refinery. Wood has been appointed to design the infrastructure for efficient combustion of hydrogen at the refinery. The project, with an investment of USD 1.2 billion, will enable the refinery to run on hydrogen, reducing emissions significantly. Once completed, the hydrogen fuel switching project is expected to cut emissions by 0.2 million tonnes per year. This initiative not only demonstrates a commitment to decarbonization but also supports the UK's energy security by providing a low carbon fuel supply. EET Fuels CEO highlighted the groundbreaking plans, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen fuel switching in achieving the company's low carbon goals. The partnership with Wood signifies a significant milestone in the journey towards becoming the world's first low carbon process refinery, contributing to the UK's industrial development and employment stability.
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