Essar Energy Transition Achieves Record Domestic Sales in 2025
Essar Energy Transition has reported a remarkable milestone in 2025, with record domestic sales at its Stanlow refinery located in Ellesmere Port, Liverpool. The company announced that this performance marks the highest domestic sales since Essar acquired the refinery in 2011. This surge highlights the ongoing demand for refined products in the United Kingdom and underscores the critical role of domestic refining in the national energy supply chain.
Operational Growth Amid Infrastructure Upgrades
Despite ongoing infrastructure transition work, 2025 proved to be a year of increased operational output for Essar Energy Transition. Refinery throughput saw an impressive rise of 8 percent compared to 2024 levels. Dispatch volumes at the refinery gantry also climbed, approaching previous peak levels. The company attributed this growth to enhanced efficiency and strategic investments.
Expansion Across Retail and Aviation Sectors
Essar Energy Transition recorded growth across multiple segments, including retail, aviation, and supply operations. In the retail sector, the company expanded its forecourt network to 58 Essar-branded sites. Additionally, it supplied fuel to more than 100 dealer-owned forecourts throughout the UK. A price reduction campaign launched in December at company-leased, dealer-operated sites played a key role in boosting sales volumes.
In aviation, the company significantly expanded its airport supply network. It now directly supplies fuel to 10 major UK airports. To ensure fuel availability, Essar Energy Transition operated supply points at key locations such as Kingsbury, Northampton, Grangemouth, Oikos, and Grays. This robust network enabled the company to meet urgent supply demands from rail, bus, and commercial transport operators, especially following the closure of two UK refineries in 2025.
Strategic Investments and Future Outlook
During 2025, Essar Energy Transition completed a $100 million refinery turnaround as part of a larger $350 million investment program. This work increased throughput capacity by approximately 8 percent and included the installation of a hydrogen-ready furnace at the Stanlow site. The company emphasized that the 2025 performance highlights the importance of maintaining domestic refining capacity.
Essar Energy Transition reiterated its stance that refining should be included in the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. This move aims to address competition from imported fuels with higher carbon intensity, promoting sustainable practices. Chief Executive Officer Deepak Maheshwari commented that the company's results reflect strong operational execution throughout the year. He confirmed the continued vital role of the Stanlow refinery in the UK energy system, ensuring reliable supply and supporting national energy security.
