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NEWS
BANG THE DRUM
Bird ’ s eye view – An aerial shot shows the remediation progress at the Net Zero Teesside site .
A year of construction
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Teesworks is the UK ' s largest and most ambitious regeneration project , and it has seen remarkable progress in the past year .
There have been big investments , huge strides forwards in readying hundreds of acres of land for investors primed to come to Teesside , and big steps forward on major infrastructure projects .
The site is now truly transforming into a thriving hub for industry , renewable energy and job creation .
It was only in 2023 that one of the largest and most complex explosive demolition programmes ever seen
WORKS
Future jobs – The Teesworks Skills Academy will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between education and industry .
the office buildings for the quay ’ s operation earlier this year .
The workshop and offices building , from which all port management and operational functions will be controlled , is on target to be finished by the end of September 2024 .
DEVELOPMENT
Development – The first 450m phase of the South Bank Quay was completed at the start of 2024 and is now primed for action .
Infrastructure – Groundwork for the 1,500-space Park and Ride travel hub near Steel House has been completed .
Remediation of land has also been a focal point of efforts at Teesworks . This work is not just about clearing land but making it fit for cutting-edge industries to move in .
One of the biggest projects Teesside has
Impressive – Huge progress has been made on the half-mile long SeAH Wind factory at Teesworks .
Major projects need skilled staff for their operation – and building our region ’ s skills base is vital for Teesworks to be a success for generations to come . in the UK was complete .
The £ 8m South Bank Link Road was seen for a generation is coming in the shape
The Teesworks Skills Academy has been
Lord Michael Heseltine pushed the button to bring successfully completed during the period . of Net Zero Teesside and Net Zero Teesside at the forefront of this push in the past 12 down the remaining structures of the old steelworks
The one-mile long route will serve SeAH
Power , which promise to make Redcar a months – welcoming thousands of visitors site . It marked a watershed moment as the path was cleared for steel and projects to rise once again .
Progress on the half-mile-long , £ 800m SeAH Wind monopile manufacturing facility , has been stunning .
Launch – Tees Valley Business board chair Siobhan McArdle was joined by Andy Lane ( left ), vice president of CCUS solutions at bp and managing director for Net Zero Teesside , and Matt Johnson ( centre ), Teesworks development director , at the NZT Power but has unlocked access to 500 acres of development land . It ’ s now being extended through the site .
The South Bank Watercourse project is major hub for clean energy .
NZT Power is poised to be the world ’ s first commercial scale gas-fired power station with carbon capture storage technology . and dealing with many enquiries about training and jobs .
The academy plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between education and
This state-of-the-art facility will manufacture the groundbreaking ceremony in September 2023 . set for completion in the autumn , creating a
Ground was broken in September 2023 . industry , ensuring our local workforce is foundational structures for offshore wind turbines , positioning Teesside as a critical player in the
Bank Quay was completed at the start of 2024 and is new stretch through to the River Tees to cope with runoff from the site .
This bp-led project promises thousands of new jobs during construction – and much of equipped with the skills needed for the jobs being created . renewable energy sector . now primed for action .
This innovative piece of heavy engineering the land where the project will sit has been
It has worked closely with education
It will also , crucially , provide long-term well-paid jobs for our region . It ’ s a construction that can be seen
This scheme is crucial for supporting our upcoming offshore wind projects with vital access to balances industrial needs with environmental considerations . prepared ahead of building work starting . Another achievement is the completion providers , SeAH Wind , and contractors on Teesworks , to help meet the specific needs for miles – and has seen hundreds of jobs for local the Tees , enhancing Teesworks ’ capacity to serve as a
Gabion wall for the mile-long stretch of groundwork for the 1,500-space Park of employers on the site both now and in contractors - with cladding now appearing on its shell . logistics and manufacturing hub . has seen thousands of tonnes of materials and Ride travel hub near Steel House . This the future . This collaboration ensures the
The jigsaw that is the South Bank end of the site is coming together . The first 450m phase of the South
STOCKTON
The quay ' s new operator , ASCO , was also unveiled , promising efficient and robust operations recycled and installed over the past year – underlining how Teesworks is committed to is priming land for the construction of new road junctions to the site in the near future . workforce is not only skilled , but also ready and grounded in what is to come .
Jet , set , take-off - The LGF project will significantly enhance the UK ’ s energy independence by establishing a domestic source of alternative jet fuel .
Keeping operations running smoothly - Lighthouse Green Fuels ' shift operators are the bedrock of the facility . Pictured are Jonathan McBean , Kyle Kirton and Lee Donaldson .
12 from a respected name in the industry . Steel rose on sustainability and using what we have on site . The impressive structure ’ s final breakthrough to the river is set to take place in autumn 2024 .
With thousands of jobs to come , efforts to improve access for workers is required both on site and to ease strain on our wider transport network .
Teesworks has made extraordinary progress in the past 12 months , transforming the landscape for the industries of the future .
It has been a year of construction and the months ahead promise even more .
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THE JET FUEL FOR
Europe ’ s largest advanced second generation SAF facility to be built in Teesside
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Control centre – the LGF project will make Teesside a leader in sustainable aviation fuel . Pictured are operators Leighton Abbott and Kyle Kirton .
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eesside is poised to become a leader in sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) production with the announced Lighthouse Green Fuels ( LGF ) project in Stockton-on-Tees .
Developed by Alfanar , a global renewables , engineering and construction group headquartered in Saudi Arabia , LGF aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the aviation sector .
WHAT IS SAF ? HOW IS IT MADE ? SAF is a key component in the global pursuit of a greener aviation sector . It is a “ drop-in ” fuel that can be used in today ’ s aircraft engines with only minor modifications . SAF is the only viable solution for decarbonising flights up to 2050 .
Aviation ’ s year-on-year emissions have been growing significantly faster than those of other transport sectors , UK aviation specifically contributes eight per cent of collective UK emissions . The sector needs to decarbonise to ensure we retain the economic and social benefits of flying .
SAF can reduce CO2 emissions by 80 per cent compared to traditional jet fuel . This significant reduction is achieved through the use of biogenic feedstocks and advanced technologies to produce the fuel . SAF can be produced from a variety of renewable sources , including biomass , household or municipal solid waste , used cooking oil , algae or animal fats and it is already being produced commercially and used to fuel flights globally . Key technology breakdown : LGF will take and process waste materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or be incinerated . These processes contribute to generating greenhouse gas emissions and result in air pollution .
First , LGF will process the waste biomass materials to produce homogeneous feedstock for the LGF SAF process .
Next , these feedstocks are subjected to very high temperatures in a low-oxygen environment in a process called gasification . This process breaks down the feedstock into a mixture of gases , mainly carbon monoxide ( CO ), hydrogen ( H₂ ) and carbon dioxide ( CO2 ). This mixture is called synthetic gas , or ‘ syngas ’.
Crude syngas leaving the gasification process is cleaned before being sent to the Fischer-Tropsch ( FT ) unit . The FT process is a catalytic process which converts the syngas into liquid hydrocarbons , which serve as the foundational components for fuels such as diesel and jet fuel . The FT reaction involves linking small gas molecules together to form larger , liquid molecules suitable for use as fuel . The refined synthetic fuel is then blended with conventional jet fuel and used in aircrafts .
Full process animation can be viewed at lighthousegreenfuels . co . uk
KEY FACTS – THE PATH TO NET ZERO Due to its size , the facility will establish a national and international supply chain by procuring feedstock , such as non-recyclable waste , waste wood and forest residues from various regions across the UK and beyond .
This strategic sourcing approach ensures a robust and widespread supply network for the plant . More than one million tonnes per
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annum of waste or biomass feedstock will be processed per year , generating more than 134,000 tonnes per year of second generation SAF and more than 20,000 tonnes per year of green naphtha .
SAF produced by the plant will account for over 10 per cent of the UK government ’ s 2030 SAF target of 1.2 million tonnes - sufficient to fuel 25,000 short-haul or 2,500 long-haul flights . Compared with conventional aviation fuel ( kerosene ) derived from fossil fuels , LGF ’ s SAF will save more than 350,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually .
LGF not only marks a milestone in SAF production on a commercial scale nationally , it offers significant socio-economic benefits to the Teesside region by acting as a catalyst for economic growth .
With a substantial £ 1.5bn investment , the construction phase alone is expected to generate more than £ 470m Gross Value Added ( GVA ) for the UK , providing a boost to the national economy .
WHY TEESSIDE ? Strong Industrial Heritage Teesside has long been a cornerstone of industrial innovation in the UK , and the new SAF plant continues this tradition . During WWII the Teesside site , originally the Billingham Manufacturing Plant operated by ICI , was crucial for producing synthetic fuel
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Leveraging its legacy , the new SAF plant at Teesside will use cutting-edge technology to convert waste and biomass into SAF , significantly reducing carbon emissions . This facility symbolises the region ’ s ongoing dedication to innovation and excellence in meeting future energy challenges .
Skilled Workforce The region has a skilled workforce with expertise in engineering , manufacturing and chemical processing , which is vital for the successful operation and maintenance of the SAF plant . LGF already employs a team of more than 40 people on-site and it will create up to 2,600 jobs across the region during the construction phase , with a further 840 fulltime jobs created once operational by 2029 .
Carbon Capture & Storage Another key factor in selecting the project ' s location is its position within the Carbon Capture Cluster ( known as Net Zero Teesside ( NZT ), which is part of the Northern Endurance Partnership ( NEP )). Carbon capture plays a pivotal role in SAF production in the UK .
By leveraging carbon capture technology in conjunction with access to permanent storage , such as the NZT infrastructure , LGF
Noaman Al Adhami emphasises LGF ' s critical role in enhancing UK energy security .
can substantially reduce the carbon intensity of the SAF produced by the plant .
Energy Security and Government Support Noaman Al Adhami , UK country head for Alfanar Projects , says : " Recent global events underscore the critical importance of energy security . The LGF project will significantly enhance the UK ’ s energy independence by establishing a domestic source of alternative jet fuel .
“ This venture is crucial for reducing dependence on imports and , consequently , maintaining competitive ticket prices compared with imported SAF and associated fees , benefiting both the UK PLC and consumers .
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