Biomass – our expertise in renewable fuels
As part of our commitment to renewable biomass-fired generation, we are constructing our own state-of-the-art straw pellet plant. Due for completion in 2009, the plant will produce some 100,000 tonnes of straw pellets a year for use in our co-firing facility, which will be the largest in the world. Click here for more
This image shows the inside of one of the two storage silos, each with the capacity to hold over 300 tonnes of straw pellets.
Project execution – our strength in making things happen
Our two major strategic carbon abatement projects are well underway. Our commitment to improving thermal efficiency is showcased by our £100 million turbine upgrade project, which is the largest steam turbine modernisation programme in UK history. Now just over one-third complete, we are already saving at least one-third of a million tonnes of CO2 each year. Click here for more
This image shows a close up of the pipework that distributes the steam exhausting from the intermediate pressure turbine module into the three new low pressure turbine modules.
Operations – our key to staying on top
Reliability, flexibility and availability are key attributes of our plant and critical to delivering shareholder value. Throughout the year we delivered an availability of 86%, ranking us highly amongst our sector peers. Click here for more
This image shows a close up of the flexible braided hoses of the burners that are located in the walls of the boilers, the point at which the fuel ignites to produce heat to turn water to steam.
Trading – our specialism in getting power to market
Throughout the year we maintained our focus on delivering added value from our 24/7 trading capability. In 2008, we continued to improve our ability to hedge our output and expand the options available to us through setting up a gas trading desk, providing a natural hedge for our power sales. Click here for more
This image shows the heart of our trading systems, updated during the year with sophisticated and dynamic analysis software personalised to our trading needs.
As part of our commitment to renewable biomass-fired generation, we are constructing our own state-of-the-art straw pellet plant. Due for completion in 2009, the plant will produce some 100,000 tonnes of straw pellets a year for use in our co-firing facility, which will be the largest in the world. Click here for more
This image shows the inside of one of the two storage silos, each with the capacity to hold over 300 tonnes of straw pellets.
Project execution – our strength in making things happen
Our two major strategic carbon abatement projects are well underway. Our commitment to improving thermal efficiency is showcased by our £100 million turbine upgrade project, which is the largest steam turbine modernisation programme in UK history. Now just over one-third complete, we are already saving at least one-third of a million tonnes of CO2 each year. Click here for more
This image shows a close up of the pipework that distributes the steam exhausting from the intermediate pressure turbine module into the three new low pressure turbine modules.
Operations – our key to staying on top
Reliability, flexibility and availability are key attributes of our plant and critical to delivering shareholder value. Throughout the year we delivered an availability of 86%, ranking us highly amongst our sector peers. Click here for more
This image shows a close up of the flexible braided hoses of the burners that are located in the walls of the boilers, the point at which the fuel ignites to produce heat to turn water to steam.
Trading – our specialism in getting power to market
Throughout the year we maintained our focus on delivering added value from our 24/7 trading capability. In 2008, we continued to improve our ability to hedge our output and expand the options available to us through setting up a gas trading desk, providing a natural hedge for our power sales. Click here for more
This image shows the heart of our trading systems, updated during the year with sophisticated and dynamic analysis software personalised to our trading needs.