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Leader Live
5 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
'Priority' projects selected for Hynet carbon capture scheme
The selected projects are in negotiations to use the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage system to safely store the carbon dioxide they produce - up to the initial storage capacity of 4.5 million tonnes each year. The project involves the construction of a 26km underground pipeline from Elton, Cheshire to the Point of Ayr gas terminal in Talacre - work on which is expected to start this summer. At the Point of Ayr gas terminal, it will then transport carbon dioxide to a platform in the Douglas oil and gas field in the Irish Sea where it will be pumped into depleted oil and gas reservoirs rather than released into the atmosphere. It is believed the project will support around 800 jobs in the construction phase. A total of 10 carbon capture projects have been selected in total, covering a wide range of industries including cement, bioenergy, power generation and new clean technologies like direct air capture. Five of the ten projects have been placed on a 'priority list', including two new projects. One is Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power, where proposals are being developed by Uniper for a new low carbon combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station. The other is Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS), in Cheshire. What the new low carbon power station in Connah's Quay would look like. (Image: Uniper) Five projects are on 'standby', meaning they could be developed in future as more pipeline capacity becomes available. Additional storage capacity for regional industry will be provided through future expansion of Liverpool Bay CCS and the newly announced Morecambe Net Zero Peak Cluster projects. HyNet's hydrogen network, considered to be the most advanced of its kind in the UK, will be assessed in a separate, upcoming government process, supported by £500m of funding. HyNet Alliance partners believe this system, which includes hydrogen production, pipelines, storage, and a swath of regional industry demanding a low carbon fuel, is well-positioned to succeed in this next allocation round. David Parkin, director of the HyNet Alliance, said: 'Today's announcement is another great step forward for the North West and North Wales, supporting regional clean energy production and securing further private sector investment. 'Our region has a proud legacy of industrial breakthroughs, and we're excited to build on that with technology that will provide industry with a route to grow and thrive into the future. 'Alongside the continuing expansion of the region's Carbon Capture and Storage infrastructure, we look forward to working with Government to deliver HyNet's hydrogen network, the most advanced in the UK, delivering homegrown, low carbon energy to industry across the region. "These initiatives will cut carbon dioxide emissions, spark investment, create meaningful careers and boost local businesses.' MORE NEWS: Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said: 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' The HyNet Priority Projects are as follows:
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
North Wales and North West Carbon Capture Scheme Boosted by New Projects
New projects have entered negotiations with government and industry to join the world-leading HyNet carbon capture cluster site. The move is expected to support a total of 2,800 direct, skilled jobs – such as engineers and construction workers – and unlock growth and investment across the HyNet network, which spans Flintshire and Cheshire. New pipelines and manufacturing facilities will be constructed, and existing power plants will be repurposed to capture carbon emissions and store them safely under the seabed, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The two projects being prioritised to join the network are: Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales – a new power station with carbon capture and storage that at peak output is expected to produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes, whilst capturing CO2 emissions. Low-carbon power provides essential backup for a clean power system when wind and solar generation is low, delivering energy security for families and businesses. Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) in Cheshire – the project will use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy and capture CO2 emissions. It will be the first carbon capture enabled greenhouse gas removals project in the UK, creating a new major infrastructure sector in the North West. Five projects are also being lined up as standby projects with potential to connect to the network should space become available. These include hydrogen production, energy from waste and direct air capture greenhouse gas removal projects. The HyNet network can store up to 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually – equivalent to taking 2 million cars off the road. Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales. We are making the UK a clean energy superpower and delivering the well-paid, highly-skilled jobs of the future in the process. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' Mike Lockett, Uniper UK Country Chair said: 'We're delighted that that the UK Government has confirmed that we're entering into negotiations to develop our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales. 'Government's support for the development of carbon capture and storage infrastructure, creating the framework needed for pioneering projects like our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power, is vital for moving towards clean power 2030 and at the same time maintaining a secure electricity supply.' Elliot Renton, Evero CEO said: 'Being selected for negotiations to deliver the UK's first BECCS facility is a significant milestone, and a clear signal of the government's commitment to greenhouse gas removals. 'By removing 217,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year with proven technology, we'll continue turning waste wood into clean power and begin delivering permanent decarbonisation. We're proud to act as a pathfinder for greenhouse gas removal projects in the UK.' The new projects build on the three existing projects which have been classed as Priority for negotiations. These are: · Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Encyclis, Ellesmere Port (Cheshire) · Hanson Padeswood Cement Works Carbon Capture Project, Heidelberg Materials, Padeswood (North Wales) · Hydrogen Production Plant 1 (HPP1), EET Hydrogen, Stanlow (Cheshire) The five standby projects which have been announced for the network to provide contingency are: · Silver Birch, Climeworks UK Ltd , Stanlow (Cheshire) · Essar Energy Transition Industrial Carbon Capture (EET ICC), EET Fuels, Stanlow (Cheshire) · Hydrogen Production Plant 2 (HPP2), EET Hydrogen / Progressive Energy, Stanlow (Cheshire) · Parc Adfer Energy from Waste Industrial Carbon Capture Project, Enfinium Group Ltd, Deeside (North Wales) · Runcorn Carbon Capture Project, Viridor, Runcorn (Cheshire)
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
'Hundreds' of jobs unlocked after North Wales power station development signs up for carbon capture
'Hundreds' of jobs will be unlocked after a power station development signed up for a multi-billion pound carbon capture scheme. Having received the green light from the Prime Minister to start construction of the Liverpool Bay Transportation and Storage network in April, the HyNet carbon capture cluster today announced two new projects had signed up. Under HyNet new pipelines and manufacturing facilities will be constructed across Cheshire and Flintshire, and existing power plants will be repurposed to capture carbon emissions and store them under the seabed, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling the climate crisis. Carbon capture and storage forms part of the government's modern Industrial Strategy and will help to cleanly power heavy industry in the years to come. The two projects being prioritised to join the network are: Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales – a new power station with carbon capture and storage that at peak output is expected to produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes, whilst capturing CO2 emissions. Low-carbon power provides essential backup for a clean power system when wind and solar generation is low, delivering energy security for families and businesses. Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) in Cheshire – the project will use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy and capture CO2 emissions. It will be the first carbon capture enabled greenhouse gas removals project in the UK, creating a new major infrastructure sector in the North West with high-quality jobs. The two projects are tipped to create 800 jobs in the construction and operation phases with the government saying "hundreds" of those will be in North Wales. Mike Lockett, UK Country Chair for Uniper, who are developing the North Wales scheme, said: 'We're delighted that that the UK Government has confirmed that we're entering into negotiations to develop our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power project in North Wales. 'Government's support for the development of carbon capture and storage infrastructure, creating the framework needed for pioneering projects like our Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power, is vital for moving towards clean power 2030 and at the same time maintaining a secure electricity supply.' Industry Minister Sarah Jones said: 'We are securing the jobs of the future, the power for our homes and the protection of our planet by becoming world leaders on carbon capture and storage. 'These new projects will bring industrial renewal, unlock growth and secure an additional 800 good, skilled jobs for local people across North Wales and the North West – taking the total supported by HyNet to 2,800 – all part of our Plan for Change.' Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said: 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales. We are making the UK a clean energy superpower and delivering the well-paid, highly-skilled jobs of the future in the process. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' The projects join an existing three schemes lined up for HyNet. These are: Protos Energy Recovery Facility, Encyclis, Ellesmere Port (Cheshire) Hanson Padeswood Cement Works Carbon Capture Project, Heidelberg Materials, Padeswood (North Wales) Hydrogen Production Plant 1 (HPP1), EET Hydrogen, Stanlow (Cheshire) Five projects are also being lined up as standby projects with potential to connect to the network should space become available. These are:
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Expanding carbon capture project ‘marks significant moment for Welsh industry'
The Welsh Secretary welcomed fresh negotiations to plug two more energy generation projects into the developing HyNet North West carbon capture network project, which will see emissions captured and permanently locked away. A new power station at Connah's Quay, Flintshire, will be added to a list of three schemes which are already classed as priority for a deal. The power station at peak output is expected to produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes. The Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) project in Cheshire, England – which is designed to use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy – will also be prioritised, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales,' Ms Stevens said. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' The Government expects these projects will secure an additional 800 jobs in North Wales and north-west England, industry minister Sarah Jones has said. 'We are securing the jobs of the future, the power for our homes and the protection of our planet by becoming world leaders on carbon capture and storage,' she added.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Expanding carbon capture project ‘marks significant moment for Welsh industry'
The Welsh Secretary welcomed fresh negotiations to plug two more energy generation projects into the developing HyNet North West carbon capture network project, which will see emissions captured and permanently locked away. A new power station at Connah's Quay, Flintshire, will be added to a list of three schemes which are already classed as priority for a deal. The power station at peak output is expected to produce enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 900,000 homes. The Ince Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (InBECCS) project in Cheshire, England – which is designed to use waste wood to generate low-carbon energy – will also be prioritised, according to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. 'This is another significant moment for the growing clean energy industry in Wales,' Ms Stevens said. 'It's fantastic to see North Wales at the forefront of the carbon capture industry and the hundreds of new jobs being created by the HyNet project will help drive regional growth as well as accelerating our drive towards lower bills and energy security.' The Government expects these projects will secure an additional 800 jobs in North Wales and north-west England, industry minister Sarah Jones has said. 'We are securing the jobs of the future, the power for our homes and the protection of our planet by becoming world leaders on carbon capture and storage,' she added.
