Topsoe will ship its SNOX^™ know-how for the elimination of nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, mud and different contaminants from the flue fuel emitted within the manufacturing course of.

Topsoe’s know-how might be considered one of various built-in licensed options supporting Essar’s plant, and can contribute to lowering their CO₂ footprint.

Elena Scaltritti, CCO, Topsoe, stated: “We are thrilled to have been chosen as technology licensor for Essar Oil UK and support them in meeting their decarbonisation targets. The agreement represents a landmark step for Topsoe’s development in the United Kingdom, and we look forward to working with Essar on this important project, which is a great example of how the fossil industry can decarbonise itself.”

Deepak Maheshwari, CEO of Essar Oil UK, stated: “We are ready to move into the next phase of Essar Oil UK’s decarbonisation strategy. With an investment of US$1.2 billion, Essar Oil UK is positioned to be the world’s first low carbon refinery. The industrial carbon capture facility, combined with our upcoming hydrogen fuel switching project, will reduce the refinery’s CO₂ emissions by 95%. Topsoe is a valuable partner in this endeavour. With Topsoe’s SNOX technology we are getting a well proven and highly sustainable flue-gas treatment.”