Net Zero North West’s Post

As a pioneering energy company with a portfolio of ambitions that span the breadth of the energy transition, we are delighted to welcome Spirit Energy to Net Zero North West ⚡️ Their innovative CCUS project Morecambe Net Zero is a joint venture between Spirit Energy and shareholders Centrica and Stadtwerke München GmbH. Their mission is to provide a permanent decarbonisation solution, converting the depleted South and North Morecambe gas fields off the coast of Barrow-in-Furness to provide a permanent, safe and secure carbon storage. The gas fields will be repurposed into a world-leading facility, able to accept up to 1 gigaton of CO₂ in its lifetime. This is the equivalent of three years’ worth of UK emissions. Spirit Energy has 50 years’ experience of operating the South Morecambe and North Morecambe fields. The site will safely store carbon dioxide deep underground in gas fields which have ceased production, allowing us to transform existing infrastructure for sustainable purposes. CO₂ will be transported to the site by pipeline, ship or rail, offering a long-term decarbonisation solution for emitting industries. This will allow carbon-intensive businesses all over the UK to remain productive whilst meeting the UK’s Net Zero targets, securing the thousands of jobs currently reliant on these industries. We are thrilled to have Spirit Energy as members of Net Zero North West and the addition of Spirit Energy underscores NZNW’s commitment to fostering a diverse coalition that can drive innovation and implement effective decarbonisation strategies.

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Matt Browell-Hook

Energy Transition Director @ Spirit Energy | CCS Cluster Lead MNZ

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Fantastic to be on board! The north west is pioneering the way to Net Zero and I look forward to working with Net Zero North West to achieve our combined goals

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