Honeywell will supply integrated automation and safety systems to support the UK’s flagship carbon capture and storage initiatives, enabling safer, more efficient operation of the world’s first gas-fired power station with post‑combustion carbon capture and aims to establish the UK’s first CO2 transportation and storage backbone.
Honeywell will supply integrated automation and safety technologies to two of the UK’s flagship carbon capture and storage initiatives, supporting the delivery and operation of Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), the companies announced.
According to the original report, Honeywell’s Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) will provide a unified automation architecture combining process control and safety functions across both projects’ sites. The solution is intended to support safe, reliable and efficient operations as the developments move from construction into operation.
The NZT Power project, a joint venture between bp and Equinor, is positioned to be the world’s first gas‑fired power station fitted with post‑combustion carbon capture. Industry project documents show the plant is designed to produce around 740–742 megawatts of flexible, low‑carbon power , sufficient to meet the annual electricity needs of more than one million UK homes , while capturing up to two million tonnes of CO2 each year. That CO2 will be transported and sequestered by the NEP network in offshore storage beneath the North Sea. Construction contracts for the power project are being delivered by a consortium led by Technip Energies with GE Vernova and construction partner Balfour Beatty; Balfour Beatty has disclosed an approximate £833 million contract for delivery works.
“The integration of Honeywell technology within these pioneering projects will play a major role in their ability to redefine the future of clean energy in the UK,” said Menzo Bijmolen, vice president and general manager – EMEA, Industrial Automation Projects & Automation Solutions, Honeywell. “To deploy innovative carbon capture at scale, it is crucial to have innovative automation technologies in place that deliver both operational excellence and safety.”
Industry data and project statements indicate the NEP will form the UK’s first CO2 transportation and storage backbone, linking multiple capture sites across the Teesside and Humber regions (the East Coast Cluster) to subsea saline aquifers in the North Sea. Project sponsors and contractor disclosures anticipate the combined programme will create several thousand construction jobs and sustain around 1,000 operational roles through to 2050, while acting as a regional anchor to attract further industrial decarbonisation investment.
Honeywell framed its role as supporting the UK Government’s Clean Power ambitions, emphasising the company’s domain expertise and UK operational footprint of roughly 4,000 staff across more than 20 sites. The company’s statement follows its earlier collaborations in low‑carbon technologies, including partnerships to advance lower‑carbon hydrogen and carbon capture solutions, signalling a strategic push to couple automation, safety and digital technologies with emergent decarbonisation infrastructure.
According to the project proponents, the integrated automation layer is intended to deliver multiple commercial and operational benefits: tighter process control to improve capture performance, unified safety management across distributed assets, and digital enablement for remote operations and predictive maintenance. For engineering, procurement and construction contractors, a consistent ICSS standard across NZT Power and NEP can simplify interfaces, reduce commissioning risk and lower whole‑life operational expenditure.
However, it remains critical that the automation scope is aligned with evolving operational assumptions for large‑scale CCS systems , including the dynamic behaviour of capture units, pipeline throughput variability from multiple emitters, and long‑term monitoring requirements for subsea storage. Independent observers note that scaling CCS at regional cluster level will depend on timely delivery of transport and storage infrastructure, clear commercial models for CO2 offtake, and robust regulatory and monitoring frameworks.
The company said in a statement that Honeywell’s solution will be integrated with the new CO2 transportation and storage network; project sponsors confirm the captured CO2 will be transported via onshore pipeline networks to offshore storage. According to project materials, NZT Power construction was slated to begin in mid‑2025 with operations expected in the late 2020s, although delivery timetables and permitting milestones will continue to be critical to achieving those targets.
For industrial decarbonisation stakeholders, Honeywell’s contract underscores how advanced automation and digital safety platforms are being positioned as core enablers of large‑scale CCS deployments. As the East Coast Cluster progresses, interoperability, standardised control architectures and lifecycle digital strategies will be decisive factors in converting pioneering projects into replicable, investable infrastructure for heavy industry and power.
- https://decarbonisationtechnology.com/news/2539/honeywell-to-supply-integrated-automation-systems-for-flagship-uk-carbon-capture-projects – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2025/12/honeywell-to-supply-integrated-automation-systems-for-flagship-uk-carbon-capture-projects – Honeywell has been selected by Technip Energies to provide integrated automation and safety technologies for the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) projects. These initiatives aim to establish the UK’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture technology and a CO₂ transportation and storage network under the North Sea. The NZT Power facility is expected to generate over 740 megawatts of low-carbon power, equivalent to the annual electricity needs of more than one million UK homes, while capturing up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually. The NEP project will transport CO₂ from multiple carbon capture projects across the Teesside and Humber regions to offshore storage sites, supporting the UK’s transition to net-zero emissions.
- https://www.netzeroteesside.co.uk/project/ – Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) is a joint venture between bp and Equinor, aiming to be the world’s first gas-fired power station equipped with carbon capture technology. The facility is designed to produce up to 742 megawatts of flexible, low-carbon power, sufficient to meet the annual electricity requirements of over one million UK homes. It is projected to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ per year, which will be transported and securely stored by the Northern Endurance Partnership in subsea storage sites beneath the North Sea. The project is expected to create and support more than 3,000 construction jobs and approximately 1,000 operational jobs annually until 2050, with construction slated to commence in mid-2025 and operations expected to begin in 2028.
- https://www.ten.com/en/media/press-releases/technip-energies-and-ge-vernova-awarded-major-contract-net-zero-teesside-power – Technip Energies and GE Vernova have been awarded a major contract for the Net Zero Teesside Power project, aiming to be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. The plant is designed to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually and produce up to 742 megawatts of flexible, low-carbon power, equivalent to the annual electricity needs of over one million UK homes. The project is expected to create and support more than 3,000 construction jobs and generate approximately 1,000 operational jobs annually until 2050, aligning with the UK’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- https://www.balfourbeatty.com/media-centre/latest/balfour-beatty-secures-833-million-net-zero-teesside-contract/ – Balfour Beatty has secured an £833 million contract from Technip Energies to act as the construction partner for Net Zero Teesside Power, a project poised to be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. The facility is expected to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ per year and produce up to 742 megawatts of flexible, low-carbon power, sufficient to meet the annual electricity requirements of over one million UK homes. The project is anticipated to create and support more than 3,000 construction jobs and approximately 1,000 operational jobs annually until 2050, contributing to the UK’s transition to a cleaner energy future.
- https://www.ten.com/en/sustainability/sustainability-in-action/pioneering-carbon-capture-and-boosting-local-economy – The Net Zero Teesside (NZT) Power project in the UK aims to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually, which will be transported and permanently stored by the Northern Endurance Partnership, the UK’s first CO₂ transportation and storage project. This initiative is expected to produce more than 740 megawatts of low-carbon power, equivalent to the annual electricity needs of over one million UK homes. The project is projected to create and support over 3,000 construction jobs and generate approximately 1,000 operational jobs annually until 2050, aligning with the UK’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
- https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/press/2022/12/johnson-matthey-and-honeywell-partner-to-advance-lower-carbon-hydrogen-solutions – Honeywell and Johnson Matthey have announced a partnership to deploy low-carbon hydrogen solutions. The collaboration aims to offer Johnson Matthey’s innovative LCH™ technology combined with Honeywell’s leading carbon capture technology to produce lower carbon intensity hydrogen (blue hydrogen) at scale. This offering is designed to provide project developers with a new option for producing clean hydrogen, addressing the growing demand for hydrogen solutions driven by public policies and funding mechanisms encouraging investment in clean energy technologies.
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Freshness check
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10
Notes:
The narrative is based on a press release issued by Honeywell on December 4, 2025, announcing their role in supplying integrated automation and safety technologies to the Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power) and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) projects. This is the earliest known publication date for this information, indicating high freshness. The press release format typically warrants a high freshness score. No earlier versions with differing figures, dates, or quotes were found. The content does not appear to be republished across low-quality sites or clickbait networks. The article includes updated data and does not recycle older material.
Quotes check
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10
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The direct quote from Menzo Bijmolen, vice president and general manager – EMEA, Industrial Automation Projects & Automation Solutions at Honeywell, appears exclusively in this press release. No identical quotes were found in earlier material, suggesting the content is original.
Source reliability
Score:
10
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The narrative originates from Honeywell’s official press release, a reputable organisation. This enhances the credibility of the information presented.
Plausability check
Score:
10
Notes:
The claims made in the narrative align with known developments in the UK’s carbon capture and storage initiatives. The involvement of Honeywell in providing integrated automation and safety technologies to NZT Power and NEP is consistent with the project’s objectives and timelines. The language and tone are appropriate for a corporate press release, and the content does not exhibit signs of being synthetic or fabricated.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is a recent, original press release from Honeywell, detailing their involvement in the UK’s carbon capture projects. The information is consistent with known developments, and the source is reputable, leading to a high confidence in its accuracy.
