Uniper is exploring the potential development of a new gas-fired power station with carbon capture technology at its Connah’s Quay site which would be capable of providing around 1.1GW of low carbon power. The proposed new power station would be developed in two phases, each with a capacity of around 550MW.
Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power Project forms part of a long-term replacement strategy for its existing unabated power station and if realised, the new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station could be operational by 2030. An initial 550MW would be enough low carbon electricity to power up to 1.4 million homes a year.
The development of a new low carbon power station at Connah’s Quay could create opportunities during the construction phase and once it becomes operational, help to retain around 60 permanent jobs as well as helping to safeguard jobs in the wider area.
Helen Rogers, Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project manager for Uniper, says: ‘The Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project would enable us to continue to reliably and efficiently generate electricity when it is needed, contributing to future security of supply. It would also help to retain around 60 permanent jobs as well as helping to safeguard jobs in the wider area. I’d like to encourage people to come along to the public information events to find out more about our plans for the site.’
