RWE the UK’s leading electricity generator, has unveiled its initiative to carry out a feasibility study on a carbon capture project at its Great Yarmouth power station. This study, in conjunction with the company’s three other Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) developments, has the potential to deliver 5.1 GW of low-carbon, secure and flexible electricity, enough to power approximately 8.1 million homes.
RWE’s carbon capture project
The implementation of carbon capture technology at the Great Yarmouth station would enable 400 MW of decarbonized power to be generated, capturing around 600,000 tons of CO₂ annually. In addition, investment in this new project could generate jobs in the region and provide millions of pounds in new investment opportunities and for the local supply chain.
As the operator of the largest fleet of gas-fired power stations in the UK and a leader in renewable energy generation, RWE sees carbon capture as a feasible solution to provide decarbonized, reliable and dispatchable power, supporting the UK’s goal of achieving a net zero energy system by 2035.
About Great Yarmouth Station
The Great Yarmouth station, located on the east coast of England, is a natural gas and steam turbine combined cycle power plant. Inaugurated in 2002, it has the capacity to meet the needs of approximately 300,000 households. Its strategic location, efficiency and flexibility allow it to respond quickly and reliably to fluctuating energy demands.
The station is already connected to a pipeline from the Bacton gas terminal, making it an ideal location to connect to new carbon storage facilities being developed in the region.
Andy Wilkins, Project Development Manager at RWE said:
“We are delighted to announce the commencement of the carbon capture feasibility study at the Great Yarmouth power station, marking a further step towards the decarbonization of our gas fleet. Carbon capture can support the expansion of other renewable and low-carbon technologies that RWE is already leading, providing energy security through robust and flexible electricity generation.”.
Importantly, RWE is developing the Great Yarmouth carbon capture project along with three other CCS projects; at its existing stations at Staythorpe and Pembroke in Wales and a new carbon capture gas power station at Stallingborough.
Innovation in the energy transition
RWE’s initiative to explore the feasibility of carbon capture at Great Yarmouth reflects the energy industry’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. This project not only has the potential to transform energy production, but also serves as a model for future decarbonization initiatives, accelerating the path towards a greener and more sustainable energy transition.
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Source: uk.rwe.com
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