The CO2 capture plant will be designed to separate and capture CO2 from the flue gas generated by the coal-fired units, enabling the CO2 to be transported and stored permanently within a depleted gas reservoir under the North Sea, rather than being released into the atmosphere.
E.ON said it is planning to replace its existing coal-fired units at Kingsnorth Power Station with two new high efficiency units using the latest supercritical technology to produce power from coal more efficiently and cleanly.
Foster Wheeler’s scope of work for the CO2 capture facilities is for pre-feed including the development of the project schedule and cost estimate which will form the basis for project sanction and the subsequent engineering, procurement and construction phase.
The project is expected initially to capture approximately two million tonnes per annum of CO2, with provisions for future expansion.
Michael Beaumont, chairman and CEO of Foster Wheeler Energy, said: “Foster Wheeler is very pleased to be working with E.ON UK plc on this landmark project. We will combine our in depth technical knowledge of CO2 capture and our reputation for delivering high quality feeds, with MHI’s CO2 capture technology, to support E.ON in establishing a robust basis upon which this project can proceed.”
Paul Golby, CEO of E.ON UK, said: “We’re delighted to have such an experienced team on board. The UK Government has shown clear support for the development of cleaner coal with carbon capture and storage so we’re keen to push forward with as much of the engineering work as possible in order to ensure the capture plant is designed to completely integrate with the proposed new units.”
