Milestone reached: CO₂ capture at UK power station set to go live

The plant uses mtu gas engines in conjunction with our CO₂ recovery system to generate electricity directly at source. The recovered CO₂ is intended for use in industrial applications such as food and drink production – an example of how carbon can be returned to the value chain rather than being released into the atmosphere.

Capturing CO₂ from gas-fired power stations represents a particularly effective and sustainability-enhancing approach. These plants produce CO₂ as an unavoidable by-product of providing reliable energy, particularly when renewable sources alone cannot meet demand. As emissions are captured at source, no additional processes or resources are required to extract CO₂ for industrial use, which can help to reduce or avoid emissions from other CO₂-generating sources. The infrastructure is also designed to be ready to enable permanent storage in the future with minimal adjustments (Carbon Capture & Storage, CCS)

. This approach supports both the reliable supply of decentralised energy and the transition to more comprehensive, long-term carbon utilisation strategies – from synthetic fuels to geological storage.

For ASCO, this project is a significant milestone in demonstrating the role of carbon dioxide capture within the energy transition. We are proud to contribute our decades of experience in CO₂ recovery and to collaborate with strong partners to drive scalable, climate-conscious solutions.