-Liquid gas power plants with CO2 purification can solve Norway’s and Europe’s power requirements quickly

In 1986, a barrier -breaking article was published by Erik Lindeberg and Torleif Holth at SINTEF on offshore oil and gas extraction with gas power plants with carbon capture and storage. Thus, power generation became almost emission -free. At that time, concern about the increase in the greenhouse effect due to human emissions began to « take off ».

The generation of engineers who went out of NTH (today’s NTNU) in the late 1980s were perhaps the first to realize the climate challenges we face. In 1990, the authorities introduced the National CO2 tax on offshore emissions. 85-90% of greenhouse gas emissions came (more) from the gas power plants at the offshore installations. Immediately possible solutions with CO2 capture were introduced on these power plants.

Since then, CO2 purification on gas power plants has been studied for years, but not realized. Offshore combination power, on the other hand, is chosen on liquid oil and gas installations in Brazil, Mauretania, Senegal and Angola. Techouse is a supplier of combination power and is experiencing strong growth internationally. It has become a Norwegian export success because we were the first to develop the technology.

The development has moved on and today there are solutions for floating gas power plants with CO2 catches. CO2 storage infrastructure is under construction. In addition, there are regional geological formations suitable for direct injection of CO2 where the power plants can be placed. Liquid gas power plants with CO2 capture and storage have several advantages:

For Finnmark, a floating gas power plant with CO2 capture can supply electricity to Melkøya in connection with the electrification of the LNG plant. Furthermore, the power plant can offer district heating in the form of low-pressure steam (not combustible) that can replace parts or all of the existing Het oil system (combustible). This will reduce the need for electricity by around 100-150 MW.

Based on serious studies, we believe the costs are in an interval below 20 billion, 12-14 billion for the power plant with CCS and 5-6 billion for pipeline and injection wells, ref Northern Light Figures for well costs.

Our proposal is that the respective power companies that are responsible for security security carry out pre -planning of floating gas power plants with CCS as the basis for an investment decision.

A floating gas power plant with CO₂ capture and storage is a solution that meets many power, land and climate challenges. Excessive and long -lasting conflicts in connection with nature interventions can be avoided. If an investment decision for such a power plant is taken in 2026, then the power plant will be in place by 2030.

After 40 years of studies and participation, it is time to capitalize on our expertise and realize the « Moon Landing.

Pål Kloster, CTO

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