Essar submits planning application for hydrogen production plants
The proposed hydrogen plants will form a central pillar of the landmark ‘HyNet North West’ initiative.
Essar Oil (UK) Ltd has submitted a planning application for the construction of hydrogen production plants at its Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port.
The proposed hydrogen plants will form a central pillar of the landmark ‘HyNet North West’ initiative, a ground-breaking low carbon energy project that will position the region at the leading edge of the UK’s transition to net zero.
The construction of two blue hydrogen production hubs at Stanlow will attract £750 million in total investment and support a hydrogen economy across North West England and North East Wales. If approved, construction work is scheduled to begin on site by the end of 2022, with hydrogen production set to commence by the mid-2020s.
“Essar is committed to delivering on its transition to low carbon operations. The planned evolution of our Stanlow Refinery is set to power the UK’s low carbon revolution for years to come, creating jobs and helping local communities flourish,” says Essar Chief Executive Officer, Deepak Maheshwari.
In the following years, follow on capacity growth is planned to reach 80% of the Government’s new target of 5GW of low carbon hydrogen for power, transport, industry and homes by 2030.
