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GreenGen
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GreenGen under construction
China Huaneng Group (CHNG) is leading this project in China to design, develop and operate a 400MW coal-fired IGCC power plant near Tianjin, south east of Beijing.
GreenGen was launched in 2005 with the aim of demonstrating integrated coal gasification, and hydrogen production and power generation together with CCS. The ultimate aim is for high-efficiency power generation with near-zero emissions.
The project partners include the country’s five largest power companies, the two largest coal companies – including the China National Coal Group and the Shenhua Group – and one investment group. CHNG holds a 51% interest in the venture. The arrival of global coal company Peabody Energy in 2007 was seen as significant. The project has the full support of the state government.
The Good Spring IGCC project in the US, being led by EmberClear, is also planning to use the technologies being developed and demonstrated by GreenGen.
Timing
The first phase of the project – to build and operate a 250MW IGCC power plant for R&D into key technologies – was originally expected online at the end of 2011. Company officials said they revised the schedule due to technical issues and delays to CCS projects in other nations. However, Huaneng has already begun work on phase two — a smaller pilot plant that will produce electricity from hydrogen, with CO2 being captured for industrial use. The third phase, between 2015 and 2020, will see completion of all research and the construction of the 400MW IGCC plant. It is anticipated that the plant will begin operating in 2016, with CO2 injection starting in 2018.
Financing
The total estimated cost of GreenGen is $1 billion. The first stage of GreenGen had an estimated investment of $360 million. CHNG is backing the venture with a 51% investment share, with the other partners each having a 7% share. The project is being supported by government agencies, including the National Development and Reform Commission, as well as international partners, such as development banks, NGOs and industry.
More information and press releases
Carbon Capture Journal article, January 2011
