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Our decarbonisation story

EET Hydrogen Power will be Europe’s first hydrogen-ready power plant. It will lead the energy transition by reducing CO2 emissions for industrial applications by use of hydrogen for power and steam.

With capacity to deliver up to 200 MW of power at Stanlow, the project will be developed in two key phases. It is a critical part of Essar Energy Transition (EET)’s story and is a key enabler for the EET Group and other industrial users in the North West region to achieve their decarbonisation ambitions.

 

The project supports the HyNet cluster by providing low carbon energy infrastructure with EET Fuels, EET Hydrogen and selected third parties being initial key customers. The plant, with a multi-million-dollar investment, is multi-fuelled and can also operate on refinery off gas and natural gas to generate low carbon power and steam.

Our commitment to a lower carbon future for Stanlow

EET Hydrogen Power aims to decarbonise and modernise power generation at the Stanlow refinery, serving as a blueprint for high emitting industries. This initiative will demonstrate how hydrogen power can drive industrial decarbonisation, support regional economic growth, and combat climate change.

 

By leveraging advanced technology, government support, and strategic partnerships, EET Hydrogen Power is set to change industrial energy use in the UK and beyond.

However, we do understand that environmental concerns are paramount, and we are committed to engaging with our stakeholders through planning, risk assessments, and transparent partnerships as we advance this groundbreaking project.

 

The EET Hydrogen Power project is a significant pillar to enable EET Fuels’ goal of cutting carbon emissions from its Stanlow refinery up to 95% by 2030 and reaffirms an unwavering commitment to achieve the best overall environmental impact from its operations.

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Project background

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Stanlow refinery upgrades

Stanlow’s current boilers and steam turbines are over 50 years old, incurring high maintenance costs and suffering poor availability.

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Low carbon commitment

EET Fuels is dedicated to transforming Stanlow into the world’s first low carbon process refinery.

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Decarbonisation goals

Over the next five years, EET Fuels will invest significantly to lower emissions and decarbonise its production processes.

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OUR COMMITMENT

Proposed CHP phase 1

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Hydrogen-ready plant

We plan to build a new combined heat and power (CHP) project powered by hydrogen, aligning with EET Fuels’ ambitions and the UK Government’s net zero carbon emission target by 2050.

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Planning application

We aim to submit a planning application to Cheshire West and Chester Council in 2025.

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Technical assessments

Specialists are evaluating noise, transport, and ecology aspects to support the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project.

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Implementation

The EET Hydrogen Power project is a significant pillar to enable EET Fuels’ goal of cutting carbon emissions from its Stanlow refinery up to 95% by 2030 and reaffirms an unwavering commitment to achieve the best overall environmental impact from its operations.

 

The project will be implemented in phases, with phase one set for completion by 2027. Key steps include:

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Final Investment Decision (FID)

Crucial for keeping the project on schedule.

FEED Study

Conducted by TATA Consultancy, evaluating gas turbine procurement, fuel flexibility, and sustainability.

Collaboration

Working with turbine suppliers and local industries.

Procurement

Aligning equipment purchases with the project timeline.

Energy Service Agreements (ESAs)

Securing agreements with industrial users.

Join us on our journey

Join us on our journey to hydrogen-fuelled power as we work to reduce emissions in the North West and create a blueprint for future industrial and power system decarbonisation. Together, we can create a lower carbon future and that’s why we’re proud to be part of Essar Energy Transition (EET).

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