New Delhi, Sep 12 (Reporter) Essar Energy Transition, based in London, on Thursday announced the appointment of Ruth Herbert as Managing Director, Business Development and Strategic Initiatives, effective 16 September 2024. Ruth will lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to support EET’s long-term growth objectives – identifying new business opportunities, forging strategic partnerships and ensuring that the Company’s initiatives are in line with the evolving energy landscape, the company said in a release. Essar Energy Transition (EET) has been formed to drive the creation of the UK’s leading energy transition hub in North West England. EET is developing USD 3 billion of projects across a range of low carbon energy transition projects over the next five years in the UK. Ruth brings with her over 15 years of energy industry experience, most recently as Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association, where she helped to shape government policy and fostered partnerships that significantly advanced the industry's progress. Tony Fountain, Managing Director, EET, said “We are very excited to have Ruth onboard at EET. Through our hydrogen production and decarbonisation projects at Stanlow, we are fully focused on assisting the UK Government to deliver its net zero goals. Ruth’s strong track record of leadership in both decarbonisation policy and practical implementation regimes will be instrumental as we progress our strategic initiatives.” Ruth Herbert, Managing Director, Business Development & Strategic Initiatives, added “I look forward to joining at such a pivotal time for EET, and for the sector as a whole. EET’s plans present a huge opportunity for the UK’s North-West to be a trailblazer in the net zero industries of the future and for EET to be at the forefront of the emerging low carbon products market. I’m looking forward to working with the EET team to achieve its long-term objectives and make these ambitions a reality...////...