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Stanlow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England·In developmentCarbon Capture

Silver Birch Direct Air Capture (Climeworks, HyNet)

  • StageStandby project for the HyNet carbon network (Aug 2025)
  • Next milestoneConnection to HyNet should capacity become available
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: GOV.UK (DESNZ), 2,800 skilled jobs / HyNet expansion →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Connection to HyNet should capacity become available2 November 2026 · previously: No date published for a decision on joining the network as of October 2026
  • Stage: Standby project for the HyNet carbon network (Aug 2025)2 November 2026 · previously: Standby project for the HyNet carbon network
  • Next milestone: No date published for a decision on joining the network as of October 202627 October 2026 · previously: Progression to priority / development consent
  • Stage: Standby project for the HyNet carbon network27 October 2026 · previously: In HyNet Track-1 expansion negotiations (standby)

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