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|locale = [[Lincolnshire]], [[East Midlands]]
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|operator = [[ConocoPhillips|Conoco Phillips Power Operations]]<br>(''2004-present'')
|operator = [[ConocoPhillips|Conoco Phillips Power Operations]]<br>(''2004-present'')

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'''Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant''' (also known as '''Conoco Phillips Power Station''') is a [[Fossil-fuel power station|gas-fired]] [[Cogeneration|CHP power station]] in [[North Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. It is situated on the south bank of the [[Humber]], north of the town of [[Immingham]], from which it takes its name. Its original generating capacity of 730 [[watt|megawatt]]s was expanded to 1240MW in 2009 making it one of Europe's largest CHP plant. The station was operated by energy company [[ConocoPhillips]] since it opened in 2004, until its sale to Vitol in 2013.


'''Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant''' (also known as '''Conoco Phillips Power Station''') is a [[combined heat and power]], [[gas-fired power plant]] north of the town of [[Immingham]] in [[North Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. It is situated near the south bank of the [[Humber]], from which it takes its name.
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==History==
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Plans for the power station began in 1998, when ways to provide power for both refineries were investigated. Due to the low price of electricity when the designs for the station began in 2004, the plant would have not been economically viable unless tax-incentives were given by the UK government. These were in the form of exemption from the [[Climate change levy (UK)|Climate Change Levy]] and greater offsets against tax for the plant's depreciation. It was opened <ref>[http://www.modernpowersystems.com/story.asp?sectioncode=88&storyCode=2027061 Inaugurating Immingham: Europe's biggest CHP (10 November 2004)]</ref> on 1 November 2004 by [[Margaret Beckett]], and is owned by [[ConocoPhillips]]. It transferred ownership to Phillips 66 in May 2012 following ConocoPhillips divesting of its downstream business. The Power Station was put up for sale in June 2012 by Phillips 66.


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Its original generating capacity of 730 [[watt|megawatt]]s was expanded to 1240MW in 2009 making it one of Europe's largest CHP plant. The station was operated by energy company [[ConocoPhillips]] from opening in 2004, until its sale to [Vitol]] in 2013.
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The £350m plant<ref>[http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/155159 ConocoPhillips Power Station. This is the 730MW Immingham CHP (Combined Heat & Power) station opened in 2004. Picture taken from Rosper Road close to the Fire Station.]</ref> is sited on the [[Humber Refinery]]. It is a [[Cogeneration|CHP]] plant, providing electricity and heat for the refinery's processes. Excess steam goes to the neighbouring [[Lindsey Oil Refinery]] and excess electricity goes to the [[National Grid (UK)|National Grid]]. It was designed by [[Foster Wheeler|Foster Wheeler Energy]] and built by [[Kier Group|Kier]]. The power station trades as Immingham CHP [[Limited liability partnership|LLP]].


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==History==
ICHP Immingham was sold on 23 July 2013 to Vitol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vitol.com/latest-news/239-vitol-completes-acquisition-of-immingham-power-plant |title=Vitol completes acquisition of ICHP|accessdate=24 July 2013}}</ref>
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Plans for the power station began in 1998, when ways to provide power for both refineries were investigated. Due to the low price of electricity when the designs for the station began in 2004, the plant would have not been economically viable unless tax-incentives were given by the UK government. These were in the form of exemption from the [[Climate change levy (UK)|Climate Change Levy]] and greater offsets against tax for the plant's depreciation.{{fact}}


It was opened on 1 November 2004 by [[Margaret Beckett]], and was built for [[ConocoPhillips]].<ref>{{citation| url = http://www.modernpowersystems.com/story.asp?sectioncode=88&storyCode=2027061 | title = Inaugurating Immingham: Europe's biggest CHP |date = 10 November 2004| work = www.modernpowersystems.com}}</ref> It transferred ownership to Phillips 66 in May 2012 following ConocoPhillips divesting of its downstream business. The Power Station was put up for sale in June 2012 by Phillips 66.
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==Specification==

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It is a [[Combined cycle|CCGT]] type power station using natural gas. Two 260MW [[General Electric]] Frame 9 (9001FA) [[gas turbine]]s generate electricity with the exhaust gas from each heating a Nooter Eriksen<ref>[http://www.ne.com Nooter/Eriksen]</ref> [[heat recovery steam generator]]. Nooter is based in [[Cardano al Campo]] in the Italian [[Province of Varese|Varese]] province. The steam from each these HRSGs transfers to a [[steam turbine]]. The two 115MWe steam turbines are built by [[Franco Tosi Meccanica]]<ref>[http://www.francotosimeccanica.it Franco Tosi Meccanica]</ref> based in [[Legnano]] in the Italian province of [[Province of Milan|Milan]]. There are also two auxiliary boilers. Each boiler can provide 50% of the steam needs (at 50[[Bar (unit)|bar]]) for each refinery. It normally exports around a minimum of 150MW to the National Grid, but this can be increased depending on the needs of the Grid and the two refineries. The plant is about 70% [[Thermal efficiency|thermally efficient]]. The refinery operations need around 25MW of electricity. Each steam turbine uses a maximum of 300 tonnes of steam per hour. Around 190 tonnes per hour of steam goes to the Humber Refinery, and around 160 tonnes per hour goes to the Lindsey Refinery.
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The £350m plant is sited near the [[Humber Refinery]]. It is a [[Combined heat and power|combined heat and power (CHP)]] plant, providing electricity and heat for the refinery's processes. Excess steam goes to the neighbouring [[Lindsey Oil Refinery]] and excess electricity goes to the [[National Grid (UK)|National Grid]]. It was designed by [[Foster Wheeler|Foster Wheeler Energy]] and built by [[Kier Group|Kier]]. The power station trades as Immingham CHP [[Limited liability partnership|LLP]].


==Future of the plant==
{{Update|section|date=March 2014}}
{{Update|section|date=March 2014}}
In October 2006, ConocoPhillips approved a £210&nbsp;million extension of the plant to produce 1,180&nbsp;MW. The new Phase II plant is expected to be opened in the summer of 2009, producing an extra 450&nbsp;MW. It will consist of one 285&nbsp;MWe gas turbine, one HRSG and a 200&nbsp;MWe steam turbine.<ref>[http://www.conocophillips.com/newsroom/news_releases/2006news/10-20-2006.htm 10-20-2006 ConocoPhillips to Expand Europe’s Largest Combined Heat and Power Station]</ref>
In October 2006, ConocoPhillips approved a £210&nbsp;million extension of the plant to produce 1,180&nbsp;MW. The new Phase II plant is expected to be opened in the summer of 2009, producing an extra 450&nbsp;MW. It will consist of one 285&nbsp;MWe gas turbine, one HRSG and a 200&nbsp;MWe steam turbine.<ref>[http://www.conocophillips.com/newsroom/news_releases/2006news/10-20-2006.htm 10-20-2006 ConocoPhillips to Expand Europe’s Largest Combined Heat and Power Station]</ref>


The ICHP was sold to Vitol 23 July 2013.<ref>[http://www.vitol.com/latest-news/239-vitol-completes-acquisition-of-immingham-power-plant%20 Vitol completes acquisition of Immingham power plant]</ref>
ICHP Immingham was sold on 23 July 2013 to Vitol.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vitol.com/latest-news/239-vitol-completes-acquisition-of-immingham-power-plant |title=Vitol completes acquisition of ICHP|accessdate=24 July 2013}}</ref>

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==Specification==
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It is a [[CCGT]] type power station using natural gas. Two 260MW [[General Electric]] Frame 9 (9001FA) [[gas turbine]]s generate electricity with the exhaust gas from each heating a Nooter Eriksen<ref>[http://www.ne.com Nooter/Eriksen]</ref> [[heat recovery steam generator]]. The steam from each these HRSGs transfers to a [[steam turbine]]. The two 115MWe steam turbines are built by [[Franco Tosi Meccanica]]. There are also two auxiliary boilers. Each boiler can provide 50% of the steam needs at {{convert|50|bar}} for each refinery. It normally exports around a minimum of 150MW to the National Grid, but this can be increased depending on the needs of the Grid and the two refineries. The plant is about 70% [[Thermal efficiency|thermally efficient]]. The refinery operations need around 25MW of electricity. Each steam turbine uses a maximum of 300 tonnes of steam per hour. Around 190 tonnes per hour of steam goes to the Humber Refinery, and around 160 tonnes per hour goes to the Lindsey Refinery.



==References==
==References==
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{{commons category|Immingham Power Station}}
{{commons category|Immingham Power Station}}
* [http://www.industcards.com/cc-england-north.htm CCGTs in northern England]
* [http://www.industcards.com/cc-england-north.htm CCGTs in northern England]
* [http://www.conocophillips.co.uk/EN/about/heatpower-uk/Pages/index.aspx ConocoPhillips site]
* [http://www.conocophillips.com/about/worldwide_ops/country/europe/uk.htm UK operations of ConocoPhillips]
* [http://www.chpa.co.uk Combined Heat and Power Association]
* [http://www.gasification.org/Docs/News/2007/COALGEN/ConocoPhillips%20COALGEN%2007.pdf Possible carbon-capture project (PDF)]

===News items===
* [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/utilities/2783455/Conoco-looks-to-sell-Immingham-plant.html ConocoPhillips looking to sell the plant in January 2008]


{{Yorkshire Powerstations}}
{{Yorkshire Powerstations}}

Revision as of 13:15, 21 August 2014

Immingham Power Station
Immingham power station
Viewed from the south in April 2006
Map
CountryEngland
Coordinates53°38′18″N 0°14′00″W / 53.6383°N 0.2333°W / 53.6383; -0.2333
StatusOperational
Commission date
  • 2004
OperatorsConoco Phillips Power Operations
(2004-present)
Power generation
Units operational2004
Nameplate capacity730 MW
External links
Websitewww.vpi-i.com
CommonsRelated media on Commons
[edit on Wikidata]

grid reference TA169172


Immingham Combined Heat and Power Plant (also known as Conoco Phillips Power Station) is a combined heat and power, gas-fired power plant north of the town of Immingham in North Lincolnshire, England. It is situated near the south bank of the Humber, from which it takes its name.

Its original generating capacity of 730 megawatts was expanded to 1240MW in 2009 making it one of Europe's largest CHP plant. The station was operated by energy company ConocoPhillips from opening in 2004, until its sale to [Vitol]] in 2013.

History

Plans for the power station began in 1998, when ways to provide power for both refineries were investigated. Due to the low price of electricity when the designs for the station began in 2004, the plant would have not been economically viable unless tax-incentives were given by the UK government. These were in the form of exemption from the Climate Change Levy and greater offsets against tax for the plant's depreciation.[citation needed]

It was opened on 1 November 2004 by Margaret Beckett, and was built for ConocoPhillips.[1] It transferred ownership to Phillips 66 in May 2012 following ConocoPhillips divesting of its downstream business. The Power Station was put up for sale in June 2012 by Phillips 66.

The £350m plant is sited near the Humber Refinery. It is a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, providing electricity and heat for the refinery's processes. Excess steam goes to the neighbouring Lindsey Oil Refinery and excess electricity goes to the National Grid. It was designed by Foster Wheeler Energy and built by Kier. The power station trades as Immingham CHP LLP.

In October 2006, ConocoPhillips approved a £210 million extension of the plant to produce 1,180 MW. The new Phase II plant is expected to be opened in the summer of 2009, producing an extra 450 MW. It will consist of one 285 MWe gas turbine, one HRSG and a 200 MWe steam turbine.[2]

ICHP Immingham was sold on 23 July 2013 to Vitol.[3]

Specification

It is a CCGT type power station using natural gas. Two 260MW General Electric Frame 9 (9001FA) gas turbines generate electricity with the exhaust gas from each heating a Nooter Eriksen[4] heat recovery steam generator. The steam from each these HRSGs transfers to a steam turbine. The two 115MWe steam turbines are built by Franco Tosi Meccanica. There are also two auxiliary boilers. Each boiler can provide 50% of the steam needs at 50 bars (5,000 kPa) for each refinery. It normally exports around a minimum of 150MW to the National Grid, but this can be increased depending on the needs of the Grid and the two refineries. The plant is about 70% thermally efficient. The refinery operations need around 25MW of electricity. Each steam turbine uses a maximum of 300 tonnes of steam per hour. Around 190 tonnes per hour of steam goes to the Humber Refinery, and around 160 tonnes per hour goes to the Lindsey Refinery.


References

  1. ^ "Inaugurating Immingham: Europe's biggest CHP", www.modernpowersystems.com, 10 November 2004
  2. ^ 10-20-2006 ConocoPhillips to Expand Europe’s Largest Combined Heat and Power Station
  3. ^ "Vitol completes acquisition of ICHP". Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  4. ^ Nooter/Eriksen
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