# Essar marks 15 years at Stanlow, outlines GBP 4.3 billion plan 2026-08-08T19:43:03+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Essar Group has completed a GBP 100 million turnaround at its Stanlow refinery in the UK, boosting throughput by 8%. The company is marking 15 years of ownership, during which it has invested GBP 1 billion in upgrading the site. It now plans to spend GBP 4.3 billion on decarbonisation projects, including hydrogen-ready furnaces and data centres. The Hindu reports that the refinery supports about 5,000 jobs and spends GBP 426 million in the UK supply chain. Essar also aims to expand its retail network to 800 new locations supplied directly from Stanlow. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: energy transition, Essar Group, hydrogen, investment, Stanlow, UK refinery Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/essar-marks-15-years-at-stanlow-outlines-gbp-4-3-billion-plan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/essar-marks-15-years-at-stanlow-outlines-gbp-4-3-billion-plan/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.