HullUnited KingdomYorkshire and the Humber
chemXplore tracks 8 projects at Saltend Chemicals Park, of which 3 are active.
2 new construction and 1 expansion.
Owners and developers: Velocys (2), Altalto Limited (1), Mitsubishi Chemical Group (1), Mitsubishi Chemical UK Limited (1)
Investors: Mitsubishi Chemical Group (1)
Contractors and licensors are recorded on all 3 of them For subscribers
Targeting: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (2), EVOH (Ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymer) (1)
The Hull site now uses hydrogen, reducing emissions by 75%. This aligns with broader decarbonization efforts across UK and Europe, enhancing product sustainability and operational efficiency.
The £250M, 100MW facility will meet 30% of Saltend Chemicals Park's hydrogen demand, cutting CO2 emissions by 125,000 tonnes annually, aiding the UK's decarbonisation and economic growth.
The UK aims to create a competitive carbon capture market by 2035, boosting the economy by £5 billion annually by 2050, supporting 50,000 jobs by 2030, and storing 20-30 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
A feasibility study is underway for a US Gulf Coast acetic acid plant, with FID expected by end of 2023. The project will use proprietary technology and carbon-efficient processes.
The Hull bioethanol plant will reopen, creating 85 jobs, due to favorable conditions and the UK mandating E10 fuel, which will cut CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes annually.
The $5 billion deal includes 15 sites and 10 joint ventures, enhancing INEOS's assets and team, and expanding its footprint in the polyester and acetyls markets.
The new plant will produce 300,000 metric tons of vinyl acetate monomer annually. Fluor's early involvement aims to optimize cost and schedule, with design led by their Farnborough office.
£500M will upgrade the Forties Pipeline, £350M will enhance Grangemouth's energy efficiency, and £150M will build a new VAM plant in Hull, boosting UK manufacturing and exports.
The 370-acre site will transition to px over the next few months, with 50 BP workers transferring. BP will remain a major tenant, focusing on acetyls production and research.
The Hull plant will boost Ethyl Acetate production by 100,000 tonnes annually, leveraging US shale gas. This investment supports growing demand in Europe and globally. Completion expected by next year.