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Origin Ellesmere Port: The Future of Sustainable Industry

Origin Ellesmere Port is home to one of the UK’s largest industrial clusters. Currently supporting 24,100 jobs across 1,300 businesses and generating nearly £1.4 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA), the area is a critical economic engine for the region. What sets Origin apart is its unwavering commitment to becoming a global leader in energy technology and net-zero carbon industrial solutions.

Led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, Origin is a collaboration between some of the leading businesses and institutions across the Ellesmere Port industrial area. This unified approach ensures that the region’s ambitions are not just aspirational but achievable.

Origin’s vision extends beyond current projects. By leveraging excellent connectivity, a skilled workforce, and a commitment to innovation, Origin is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable industrial development.

Cutting-Edge Projects Driving Change

Origin includes a range of significant low-carbon projects alongside vital manufacturing and employment sites for the North West and UK. This includes:

  • Hynet, a groundbreaking low carbon and hydrogen energy scheme
  • A Waste to Energy Plant
  • A Waste to Fuel Plant
  • Electric vehicle manufacturing
  • A major logistics hub

Join the Journey

If you are a business based in Ellesmere Port and wish to discuss the opportunities that Origin can offer your business, please contact: business@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

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