Essar Energy Transition (EET) has partnered with UK-based gas power generator SSE to develop a 40 MW green hydrogen project in northwest England, the company announced on Tuesday. The project, named Gowy Green Hydrogen, will be located at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, taking its name from the nearby River Gowy and Gowy Meadows Nature Reserve.
The facility is expected to supply hydrogen to industrial users in the region, helping them reduce carbon emissions and support job growth. The plant could be operational as early as 2028, with feasibility studies already completed and design work underway. A planning application is set for 2025, ahead of any final investment decision.
This collaboration aligns with the UK government’s target of producing 10 GW of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030 to support its clean energy goals. EET Hydrogen CEO Joe Seifert emphasized the project’s role in making EET a leading low-carbon hydrogen provider in the UK, while Hannah Bronwin of SSE Thermal highlighted the importance of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industries and solving clean power challenges.
SSE is also expanding its hydrogen efforts, focusing on both green and blue hydrogen production, storage, and power generation as part of its net-zero strategy. Essar Energy Transition is an ambitious initiative by Essar aimed at transforming its business towards more sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions.
Focused on reducing its carbon footprint, Essar Energy Transition plans to invest significantly in renewable energy projects, including hydrogen, biofuels, and cleaner power generation methods. The company is committed to contributing to global efforts to combat climate change by shifting away from fossil fuels and adopting green technologies. As part of this transition, Essar is working on creating a low-carbon energy ecosystem, aligning with international sustainability goals and advancing India’s clean energy ambitions.
