The project involves Essar Oil UK, Fulcrum BioEnergy and Essar’s subsidiary company Stanlow Terminals Limited and will convert several hundred thousand tonnes of pre-processed waste, otherwise destined for incineration or landfill, into approximately 100 million litres of low carbon SAF annually.
Officials also briefed the minister on Essar’s wider plans to build a net zero energy industrial cluster at Stanlow, which includes the construction of hydrogen production units as part of the HyNet project to create a hydrogen economy across North West England and North East Wales. HyNet’s hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) chain represents a major step forward for low carbon energy technology and innovation in the UK.
Transport minister Andrew Stephenson said: “Sustainable aviation fuels play a critical role in delivering the UK’s net zero commitment and this Government is already supporting a variety of technological developments in this area.
“With just six months to go until COP26 and as we look to tackle climate change, it was great to visit Essar today to see how they plan to convert everyday household waste into sustainable jet fuel.”
Jon Barden, chief operating officer, Essar commented: “We’re delighted the minister was able to come to Stanlow and hear first-hand about our future development priorities which are aligned with the Government’s own Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.”