- The £300 million project will capture over 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually starting from 2028.
- The project uses amine solvent technology to capture more than 85% of on-site CO2.
- Captured CO2 will be stored in depleted gas fields in the North Sea via the East Coast Cluster pipeline.
- FEED is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2023.
Project Overview
Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has announced a £300 million investment in a carbon capture plant aimed at decarbonizing its operations. The Prax Lindsey Carbon Capture Project (PLCCP) will capture over 85% of the CO2 produced on-site, amounting to more than 1 million tonnes annually starting from 2028.
Technology and Process
The project will utilize amine solvent technology, a proven method in natural gas processing and gas sweetening, to capture CO2 emissions. The captured CO2 will then be transported and stored in depleted gas fields in the North Sea via the East Coast Cluster pipeline.
Timeline and Development
The PLCCP was shortlisted in the government’s cluster sequencing round in August 2022. Pre-Front End Engineering Design (pre-FEED) work is nearing completion, with Front End Engineering Design (FEED) expected to commence in the second quarter of 2023.
Stakeholder Engagement
The project launch coincided with the Humber 2030 Vision Roundtable, led by the Confederation of British Industry. The event gathered regional and national stakeholders, including other emitters in the Humber Cluster, to discuss collective opportunities and challenges in the region's decarbonization efforts.
