Essar Energy Transition has announced that its subsidiary, Stanlow Terminals Limited, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Spirit Energy and Progressive Energy Limited to explore the feasibility of a new integrated carbon capture, storage and shipping facility.
The agreement will assess the joint business case and development planning feasibility for a CO₂ shipping import terminal at STL’s Tranmere Terminal within the Port of Liverpool, as well as at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex. The partners will also evaluate the potential to transport CO₂ received via the proposed terminal(s) to Spirit Energy’s Morecambe Net Zero carbon store in the East Irish Sea.
The collaboration represents a further step in efforts to transform the Stanlow manufacturing complex into a decarbonised energy hub, supporting long-term sustainable employment and industrial innovation across the region. It also aligns with EET’s US$3 billion investment programme aimed at becoming one of Europe’s leading low-carbon fuels producers.
Mike Gaynon said the partnership brings together complementary expertise to unlock new opportunities for CO₂ transport and storage while advancing Stanlow’s broader decarbonisation goals. He added that the initiative could strengthen the region’s industrial future.
Matt Browell-Hook highlighted carbon capture and storage as a key enabler of industrial decarbonisation in the UK, noting that the collaboration could provide a pathway for emitters nationwide to access storage solutions via the Stanlow site. He emphasised the importance of partnerships in supporting economic growth and safeguarding jobs.
Chris Manson Whitton said the collaboration enables the application of Progressive Energy’s expertise in low-carbon infrastructure to develop scalable CO₂ capture, transport and storage solutions. He added that the project could help secure the future of UK industry while reinforcing the region’s position in low-carbon energy innovation.
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