Capturing the potential of the Humber
The proposed Keadby Carbon Capture Power Station would be a new 910MW power station in North Lincolnshire, fitted with carbon capture technology to remove CO2 from its emissions.
SSE Thermal and Equinor believe low-carbon generation is more flexible and fit for the future. That’s why we’re developing CCS-equipped power stations, like this one at Keadby.
£2.2bn
Expected spend during development, construction and operation
£1.6bn
Spent within the UK
£800m
Spent within Yorkshire, Humber and East Midlands
£540m
GVA and 7,300 years of employment in the UK during development and construction
£1.3bn
GVA across the first 25 years of operation
Introducing Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station
Renewable energy will form the backbone of the UK’s future electricity system, with flexible power stations providing an essential back-up when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. Finding a way to ensure this flexible generation is decarbonised is of paramount importance, and one way to achieve this goal is carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Our new ambition
Our proposed Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, would be fitted with a carbon capture plant to remove CO2 from emissions, allowing us to provide flexible and reliable low-carbon electricity. Not only will this have a major impact in the UK’s net zero mission, it will also help to secure a fair and affordable transition by creating new low-carbon jobs and investment within the Humber region.
Decarbonise today, for tomorrow
2050. It may seem a long way in the distance, but time is of the essence if the UK is to meet its ambitious net zero targets. As we race to reduce carbon emissions, a major focus has been placed on our industrial clusters. Finding a way to decarbonise these economic powerhouses - crucial to meeting our energy needs – is critically important if we’re to reach net zero.
Connecting to the East Coast Cluster
Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station will connect to the shared infrastructure being developed by the East Coast Cluster to transport the captured CO2 and store it safely offshore. The East Coast Cluster is a collaboration between Zero Carbon Humber, Net Zero Teesside and the Northern Endurance Partnership.
Explore our projects
Together, SSE Thermal and Equinor are developing four low-carbon projects, all focused on providing vital flexibility to the energy system. In addition to Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, we are also collaborating on:
Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station
Keadby Hydrogen
Power Station
Aldbrough Hydrogen
Storage
We call it Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, and it could be one of the UK’s first power stations equipped with carbon capture technology by the mid-2020s.
Discover more about Carbon Capture and Storage.