ENKA Awarded EPC Contract for 350MW Hydrogen Production Plant in Cheshire, UK
Key Ideas
  • Turkish firm ENKA secures EPC contract for a 350MW hydrogen production plant at Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, UK.
  • EET Hydrogen's HPP1 project aims to capture 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, supporting the HyNet Cluster's mission of reducing emissions and promoting economic growth.
  • ENKA's track record in delivering complex projects recognized by EET Hydrogen CEO, Joe Seifert, despite project delays pushing construction start to this year and production to 2028.
  • This initiative underscores the collaboration between international firms like ENKA and EET Hydrogen to drive forward low-carbon hydrogen production in the UK, emphasizing sustainability and industrial decarbonization.
Turkish manufacturing company ENKA has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen for a hydrogen production plant in Cheshire, UK. The project, known as HPP1, will be situated at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port with a capacity of 350MW and a goal of capturing approximately 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. ENKA, based in Istanbul, has a history of constructing significant industrial projects in the UK. Hakan Kozan, a Member of the Executive Committee at ENKA, expressed the company's dedication to excellence and environmental responsibility. The project aligns with the HyNet Cluster's objectives of reducing emissions and promoting sustainable economic growth in the North West of England. Despite facing delays, the partnership between ENKA and EET Hydrogen showcases a commitment to advancing low-carbon hydrogen production. Joe Seifert, CEO of EET Hydrogen, praised ENKA's expertise in managing complex projects. The project timeline has been adjusted, with construction now scheduled to start in the current year and hydrogen production slated for 2028. This collaboration signifies a strategic effort to drive decarbonization and industrial sustainability in the UK.
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