Humber Zero

The Humber region contributes £18bn to the UK economy every year. It also emits more carbon dioxide than any other UK industrial cluster.

An ecosystem of companies within the Humber region, including VPI, is working to develop a carbon capture and storage network in the area, known as the Viking CCS cluster. Their aim is to help the region decarbonise without deindustrialising. Located adjacent to the Viking transport pipeline, VPI’s Immingham plant will be one of the first emitter projects for the scheme, which has been awarded Track 2 status by the UK government.

The project is technically ready and once operational will contribute nearly a fifth of the UK government’s 2030 carbon capture targets. It will also help kickstart the abatement of industry, helping to futureproof the regional economy while creating thousands of jobs.