UK's HyNet Project and Essar Energy Lead Decarbonization Efforts in North West England
Key Ideas
  • The UK government approves a carbon storage project led by Essar Energy Transition (EET) to capture emissions from industrial sources in England and Wales.
  • HyNet project's first phase aims to store 109 million tonnes of CO2 in the East Irish Sea, equivalent to removing 60.1 million cars from the roads annually.
  • EET's Hydrogen Production Plant 1 (HPP1) will be the UK's first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen plant, capturing 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
  • Essar Energy Transition is driving industrial decarbonization at Stanlow Refinery with plans to reduce carbon emissions by 95% and establish a sustainable energy hub.
The UK government has greenlit a major carbon storage initiative under the HyNet project, where Essar Energy Transition (EET) plays a vital role in capturing emissions from industrial sources in the North West. Eni has secured permits for the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage system to serve the HyNet industrial cluster in efforts to reduce carbon emissions significantly. The project's first phase targets storing 109 million tonnes of CO2 in the East Irish Sea, with EET's Hydrogen Production Plant 1 set to be a key supplier to the storage infrastructure. This plant, expected to be the UK's first large-scale low-carbon hydrogen facility, will have a capacity of 350 MW and capture 600,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Moreover, the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, central to the HyNet cluster, will support hydrogen production and carbon capture initiatives contributing to the broader decarbonization program. EET Fuels, as a leading player in the energy transition sector, is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 95% at the Stanlow Refinery, aiming to establish it as a sustainable energy hub and a model for industrial decarbonization. Through partnerships and investments, EET Fuels is pioneering advancements in low-carbon energy solutions, aligning with global goals of a cleaner, greener energy future.
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