Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation

Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation


Generating clean hydrogen mixed with natural gas as a power generation fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Natural Gas (LNG) hydrogen co-firing power generation is a bridge technology that reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by mixing hydrogen with the fuel of existing LNG power plants and burning it. It is economical as it utilizes existing facilities through partial modification; carbon emissions can be reduced by 14% to over 40% depending on the hydrogen mixing ratio (30–70%), with the ultimate goal of 100% hydrogen-only power generation.

Demonstration Cases of Hydrogen Co-firing Power Generation in Major Countries

Nation

Demonstration Details

Hydrogen Ratio (%)

NOx (ppm)

Japan

1MW-class turbine in-laboratory demonstration

100.0

Italy

11MW-class turbine in-laboratory demonstration

100.0

200

Korea

80MW-class combined heat and power plant demonstration

59.5

6

Netherlands

140MW-class combined heat and power plant demonstration

Max. 30

Under 10

USA

1500MW-class power plant demonstration

Max. 40

250