The Vattenfall Demonstration plants
Demonstration plants in 2015
The demonstration plant is the link between the pilot plant and the commercial concept that is to be developed. In the demonstration plant, the technology’s commercial abilities will be proven whereas in the pilot plant the technology itself and the process will be validated. The pre-feasibility study for a demonstration plant started in mid-2006. Engineering is planned to start in 2010. The 250—350 MW electricity demonstration plant can be commissioned about five years later. The plants will include all three components of the CCS concept; capture at the power plant, transport and a storage site. Several possible combinations of power plant sites, transport alternatives and storage sites are being studied. One of the most promising alternatives will be selected. All three capture technologies are being investigated at present. The final choice depends on location, fuel choices, the demand for electricity and heat and storage and transport capacities. The outcome of tests at the pilot plant at Schwarze Pumpe and other pilot plants around the world will have a large impact on the final decisions on the design and location of the demonstration plant. Both onshore and offshore storage options are being studied. The main transport alternatives are pipelines and/or shipping.
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