JENBACH, AUSTRIA / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2024 / INNIO Group and the Saarbrücken-based energy provider Energie SaarLorLux aim to fully convert the existing 53 MW GAMOR power plant with its Jenbacher engines to green hydrogen by 2032. A joint memorandum of understanding has been signed for this purpose. This involves five Jenbacher engines from INNIO Group, which are to be fully operated with this CO2-free energy source. The highly efficient Jenbacher with combined heat and power (CHP) plant, commissioned in 2022, currently operates on natural gas, replacing a former coal-fired power plant. The conversion to green hydrogen will enable CO2-free electricity supply for 65,000 households and CO2-free heat supply for 11,000 households. The Jenbacher engines can also function as a black start power plant, supporting the city's water distribution infrastructure during a blackout. This step towards climate-neutral power generation is significantly ahead of the German federal government's target of 2045.
"With the commissioning of our Jenbacher large engines, Energie SaarLorLux completed the coal phase-out in 2022. We are pleased to now start the next milestone towards climate neutrality by 2032 with the conversion of GAMOR to green hydrogen," explains Dr. Olaf Berlien, president and CEO of INNIO Group.
"By planning to convert GAMOR to green hydrogen by 2032 at the latest, we not only are supporting the transformation of the energy supply in Saarland but also can take a pioneering role nationwide," says Joachim Morsch, board member and spokesperson of Energie SaarLorLux AG.
About INNIO Group
INNIO Group is a leading energy solution and service provider that empowers industries and communities to make sustainable energy work today. With its Jenbacher and Waukesha product brands and its AI-powered myPlant digital platform, INNIO Group offers innovative solutions for the power generation and compression segments that help industries and communities generate and manage energy sustainably while navigating the fast-changing landscape of traditional and green energy sources. With its flexible, scalable, and resilient energy solutions and services, INNIO Group enables its customers to manage the energy transition along the energy value chain wherever they are in their transition journey. INNIO Group is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada).
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In general, "Ready for H2" Jenbacher units can be converted to operate on up to 100% hydrogen in the future. Details on the cost and timeline for a future conversion may vary and need to be clarified individually.
Contact Information
Susanne Reichelt
INNIO Media Relations
susanne.reichelt@innio.com
+43 664 80833 2382
Kevin Dörr
Energie SaarLorLux Media Relations
kevin.doerr@energie-saarlorlux.com
+49 (0)681 / 587 - 4213
SOURCE: INNIO Group
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