EET Fuels, the trading name of Essar Oil (UK), has announced the appointment of Adrian Curry as Chief Decarbonisation Officer, effective September 2, 2024. Adrian Curry will spearhead the development and implementation of EET Fuels’ energy transition strategy, with the objective of establishing a leading low carbon process refinery. He brings extensive experience in leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with a background in managing disruptive businesses, large-scale manufacturing, and major capital projects. Curry’s recent roles include Strategic Advisor and Managing Director at Encirc, Non-Executive Director at Glass Futures, and board memberships at British Glass and the Gallo Glass Company. He has also been involved with the North West Business Leaders Team, the San Telmo Business School International Advisory Board, and served as a Commissioner of Sustainable and Inclusive Growth at Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership. He holds certifications in Business Administration and Management from Timoney Leadership School, an Advanced Management Programme from IESE Business School, and studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. Deepak Maheshwari, CEO of EET Fuels, commented, “Adrian’s appointment underscores our commitment to drastically reduce our carbon dioxide emissions.
His expertise and leadership will be vital in contributing positively to the regional and national economy.” Tony Fountain, Managing Director of Essar Energy Transition, added, “Adrian’s appointment is a significant milestone in our journey towards a low carbon future. We are dedicated to creating a leading low carbon energy transition hub, and this appointment, along with the acquisition of Thornton Science Park, highlights our commitment to supporting the UK’s climate goals, enhancing energy security, and maintaining a robust manufacturing base for fuels.” Adrian Curry expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I am excited to join EET Fuels and contribute to the company’s sustainable initiatives. EET Fuels’ dedication to decarbonisation aligns with my passion for driving growth and innovation while reducing carbon emissions. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our goals.”.