EET Fuels (formerly Essar Oil UK) today announced the launch of its ‘100 grants for 100 years’ celebrate the refinery’s 100th anniversary. The Stanlow Refinery 100 Grants Fund will provide financial support to benefit community projects close to the Stanlow site, including in Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas.
Stanlow was established in 1924, initially as a bitumen production site. Since then, it has grown to become a vital pillar of the UK’s energy sector for a century.
The centenary celebration will encompass a series of events and initiatives that recognise Stanlow’s significant contribution to the Cheshire community, the North West region, and the UK as a whole. At the same time, the Company will use the Centenary to recognise, celebrate and give thanks to the communities connected to Stanlow while demonstrating its long-term commitment to support these communities long into the future.
Giving back
“We are incredibly proud of the Stanlow Refinery’s rich history and its significant contribution to the region’s economy,” said Deepak Maheshwari, CEO, EET Fuels. “The Stanlow Refinery 100 Grant Fund is our way of giving back to the community that has supported us for the past century.”
The Stanlow Refinery 100 Grant Fund is open to applications from registered charities and not-for-profit organisations working in the following sectors:
- Education and skills development
- Environment and sustainability
- Community health and well-being
- Culture and heritage
A group can apply for grant of up to £1,000, and applications will be judged on their potential to make a positive impact on the local community.
“We are committed to being a good neighbour and playing a positive role in the Ellesmere Port community,” said Michelle Lewis, Corporate Affairs Director, EET Fuels. “We encourage all eligible organisations to apply for a grant and help us celebrate this important milestone.”
Applications for the Stanlow Refinery 100 Grant Fund can be made from today. For more information and for details of how to apply, please visit: www.eetfuels.com/100-years
Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the company, with preference given to local initiatives that will deliver tangible benefits and/or outcomes. Once all 100 grants have been allocated, the scheme will end.
A low carbon future
EET Fuels is committed to sustaining the long-term future of Stanlow and the next 100 years and has announced plans to invest a total of US$3 billion in developing a range of low carbon energy transition projects over the next five years across its site.
Stanlow will play a major role in accelerating the UK’s low carbon transformation, supporting the government’s decarbonisation policy and creating highly skilled employment opportunities at the heart of the Northern Powerhouse economy, thereby securing the long-term future of this vital UK infrastructure asset.
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