Statkraft and Siemens increase the gas power capacity in Knapsack
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(Düsseldorf, 13. September 2010) - Statkraft, Europe's leader in renewable
energy, and Siemens signed an EPC contract on the power plant project Knapsack
II near Cologne/Germany.
The Norwegian energy generator is planning the construction of one of the
world's most modern gas and steam combining power plants with a production
capacity of 430 MW at the chemical industry park Knapsack. The recently signed
EPC contract (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contains regulations
for the supply and the construction of the plant through Siemens if the building
permit is granted and construction finally decided.
"This agreement with Siemens is a major contractual step on the way to the final
go", explains Asbjørn Grundt, Executive Vice President, Market Operations and
IT. Requirement for such a decision and for all further steps is the approval of
the construction permission, which is expected to be completed by mid 2011.
"We are very pleased to support Statkraft's growth within environment-friendly
energy production with our latest technology, said Lothar Balling, Vice
President Sales Energy Solutions of the Fossil Power Generation Division of
Siemens Energy.
Siemens combined cycle power plants based on F Class gas turbine technology are
the most eco-friendly fossil-fueled power plants attaining efficiency levels of
over 59 percent. With our concept for fast-start combined cycle power plants
offering fast load cycling and high efficiency levels Siemens provide solutions
that optimally supplement the increasing share of renewables in the energy mix."
The approval procedure for the required gas connection will begin in September.
To supply the planned power plant with gas, a 13 km long gas pipeline has to be
installed which allows a connection to the already existing high pressure
pipeline "Stolberg-Porz" of E.ON gas transportation.
The power produced in Knapsack II will be fed into the high voltage grid of
Amprion GmbH through an underground cable near the power plant. Water supply and
several other site services is provided by the site operator InfraServ which has
strongly been integrated into the planning process.
Statkraft has already been operating a gas and steam combined power plant with a
capacity of 800 megawatt at the location of Knapsack since 2007. "The expansion
of our power plant capacity is an important strategic goal", explains Asbjørn
Grundt. "Gas power plants are low in emissions and due to their flexibility also
work perfectly in conjunction with volatile renewable production. Therefore, gas
power is an important technology for the expansion of renewable energy in
Germany and Europe."
About Statkraft:
Statkraft is Europe's leader in renewable energy. The Group develops and
produces hydropower, wind power, gas power and district heating, and is a major
player on the European energy exchanges. Statkraft has more than 3,200 staff in
more than 20 countries.
Press Contacts:
Lars Magnus Günther, communications advisor, Statkraft AS
+47 24 06 71 50 / +47 91 24 16 36
Anne Joeken, Communications Manager, Statkraft Markets GmbH
+49 211 602 44 107 / +49 16 39 611 404
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