The company said that the TRIG technology will enable Dongguan to tap into affordable, low rank coal reserves that would otherwise be uneconomic to develop. Once on stream, TRIG will help provide clean and affordable coal-based electricity for one of the populous regions in the world.
TRIG coal gasification technology was co-developed with the Southern Company and others and in conjunction with the US Department of Energy (DOE).
John Rose, group president, KBR Hydrocarbons, said: “KBR is proud that TRIG was selected for this historic implementation in China by virtue of TRIG technology’s fit with Beijing Guoneng’s long-term business objectives. We look forward to helping our client address the region’s need for new energy sources in an environmentally responsible way.”
The 120MW Dongguan IGCC Power Plant is the first phase of the total 920MW Sun State IGCC Power Project developed by Beijing Guoneng. It is scheduled to be commissioned by February 2011. The second phase will be an 800MW IGCC Power Plant. It is estimated to be completed by 2012.
