Alstom to commence CO2 reduction: demonstration project in Australia, Hazelwood 2030
Alstom to commence CO2 reduction: demonstration project in Australia, Hazelwood 2030
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ALSTOM has contracted with International Power (Technologies) Pty
Limited for the design, engineering and implementation of a
demonstration plant at their Hazelwood Power Station. The project will
showcase technologies which are able to dramatically reduce the plants
CO2 intensity.
The scope of the project includes the demonstration of a new lignite drying technology, developed by Alstom in association with RWE of Germany that will reduce the brown coal from over 60% moisture to 12%. Consequently, modification of the boiler will be implemented to demonstrate the combustion of the dried fuel. To further improve the plants efficiency and to reduce CO2 intensity, feedheating plant augmentation and steam turbine retrofits are also included in the project.
Hazelwood consists of 8x200MW generating units. The retrofit to one of the units is intended to reduce the CO2 emissions intensity of that unit by 20%, increase the generation of electrical output by 10% and extend the life of the plant to 2030.
The Hazelwood 2030 project has received strong governmental support with a $50 million grant awarded by the Federal Government under the Low Emissions Technology Development Fund (LETDF) and an additional $30 million grant by the Victorian State Government as part of their Energy Technology Innovation Strategy (ETIS).
Increasing the efficiency of the installed base with proven and commercially viable technology is a fundamental aspect in dealing with climate change said Chris Raine, Alstoms Managing Director in Australia. At Alstom, we continue to further advance existing technologies while focusing our R&D efforts on new technologies for the plants of tomorrow that will also provide retrofittable solutions for the plants of today
When complete, the project will avoid approximately 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere per year from Hazelwood
Greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 in particular is a global priority and an area of significant focus for ALSTOM. We are delighted to be working closely with International Power on the Hazelwood 2030 Project and we applaud their commitment to reduce CO2 emmissions and the financial support given to the project by both the Federal Government and State Governments
The Hazelwood 2030 project is one of many demonstration projects of varying technology in which Alstom is participating in around the globe. Alstom is confident that the results from this project will further assist both local and international generators reduce their CO2 output and provide valuable research data for the development of new technologies.
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