Essar Energy Transition's Groundbreaking Move: Europe's First 100% Hydrogen-Fueled Power Plant
Key Ideas
- Essar plans to build Europe's first 100% hydrogen-fueled power plant at Stanlow refinery to cut emissions and supply low-carbon energy to industrial users.
- EET Hydrogen Power will have a capacity of 125 MW of power and cut Stanlow's emissions by 740,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum.
- The project is part of the wider HyNet industrial cluster, aiming to make the North West a leader in green energy, with an investment of $3bn in energy transition initiatives.
- Essar Energy Transition is committed to reducing Stanlow's emissions by 95% by 2030, positioning it as 'the world’s lowest carbon refinery.'
Essar Energy Transition (EET) has disclosed its plans to establish Europe's maiden 100% hydrogen-fueled power plant at its significant Stanlow refinery in the United Kingdom. The proposed EET Hydrogen Power, a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant, is scheduled for construction by 2027. This innovative plant will utilize hydrogen produced by the refinery to generate power and steam essential for the refinery's operations, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions on-site while providing low-carbon energy to other large industrial consumers in the region. EET Hydrogen Power is set to be developed in two stages, eventually achieving a capacity of 125 MW of power and 6,000 tonnes per day of steam, contributing to a reduction of 740,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually at Stanlow. Moreover, Essar aims to slash Stanlow's total emissions by 95% by the year 2030, envisioning it as the world's most environmentally friendly refinery. The project will integrate into the broader HyNet industrial cluster's objectives, striving to position the North West as a global frontrunner in sustainable energy practices. With an investment of $3 billion in energy transition initiatives in the North West region, Essar Energy Transition underscores its commitment to pioneering low-carbon energy solutions. The CEO of EET Hydrogen Power highlighted the project's pivotal role in achieving regional emission reduction targets and establishing Stanlow as a pivotal low-carbon transition hub within the HyNet Industrial Cluster.