Centrica Expands Brigg Power Station with Hydrogen-Ready Engines
Key Ideas
  • Centrica has installed four ultra-efficient engines at its Brigg power station to create 100MW of fast-response gas assets, aiding in grid balancing.
  • A trial starting in late 2024 at the plant will test blending hydrogen into the gas supply, starting at 3% and aiming for a 20% blend.
  • Centrica's focus on integrating green hydrogen into its operations, alongside projects in Worcestershire and plans for a hydrogen hub in East Yorkshire, highlights its commitment to decarbonisation.
  • Anticipated rise in demand for low-carbon hydrogen, especially in industrial areas like the North West, shows a growing trend towards hydrogen-powered generation.
Utility Centrica has taken a significant step towards decarbonisation by expanding its Brigg power station in the UK with four new ultra-efficient engines designed by Wärtsilä. These engines will generate 100MW of fast-response gas assets to provide backup during low renewable energy generation periods. The plant will undergo a trial starting in late 2024 to blend hydrogen into the gas supply, with plans to eventually transition to 100% green hydrogen. Centrica's CEO, Chris O'Shea, emphasized the importance of gas in balancing renewable energy sources and ensuring a reliable electricity supply. The company has been actively focusing on integrating green hydrogen into its operations, with recent projects including a hydrogen-blend peaker plant in Worcestershire and plans for a hydrogen hub in East Yorkshire. Analysts predict a growing demand for low-carbon hydrogen, particularly in industrial regions like the North West. This expansion at Brigg and Centrica's overall commitment to decarbonisation showcase a positive step towards a greener energy future.
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