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We are acutely attuned to the need for stakeholder buy-in to the plans. Hydrogen power remains a relatively new technology, and both industrial users and the public need reassurance about its safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. We are tackling this through comprehensive planning, risk assessments, and transparent partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring a smooth transition to hydrogen power.
Implementation: next steps The implementation of EET Hydrogen Power will be carried out in phases, with phase one scheduled for completion by 2027. The front-end engineering design (FEED) study for phase one was initiated in December 2023, and final investment decisions are expected by the end of this year. Construction will begin in 2025, with the CHP system initially running on refinery off-gas until the hydrogen supply from HPP1 is ready in 2028.
Final investment decision is crucial in ensuring the project moves forward on schedule. The FEED study, conducted by TATA Consultancy, is evaluating the best options for gas turbine procurement, fuel flexibility, and long-term operational sustainability.
As EET Hydrogen Power progresses, collaboration with key partners, including turbine suppliers and local industries, will be critical to ensuring the success of the project. Procurement of turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and other critical equipment will need to align with the project’s timeline. Moreover, securing energy service agreements (ESAs) with industrial users
Visualisation of hydrogen ready CHP units that will comprise EET Hydrogen Power (image: EET Hydrogen Power)
will ensure the long-term commercial viability of the project.
Looking ahead, EET Hydrogen Power is poised to decarbonise and modernise power generation at the Stanlow refinery but also to serve as a blueprint for similar projects globally. The successful execution of this project will demonstrate how hydrogen power can drive industrial decarbonisation, support regional economic growth, and contribute to the global effort to combat climate change.
Pioneering a hydrogen-powered future
EET Hydrogen Power is not just an energy project; it’s a bold statement about the future of
energy and the path to decarbonisation. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, government support, and strategic partnerships, EET Hydrogen Power is leading the way in creating a low-carbon energy hub in the UK.
As hydrogen power continues to evolve, it holds the promise of transforming power generation and offering a clean, sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Through innovative solutions, collaborative efforts, and meticulous planning, EET Hydrogen Power is set to change industrial energy use in the UK and beyond. We look forward to speaking to all industry stakeholders over the coming months as we push the project forward.
Hydrogen Power
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Schematic of the HyNet cluster (image: HyNet)
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