Nuon is building is a new power plant: Nuon Magnum.
The power plant has a production capacity of around 1,311 megawatts, enough to provide electricity to two million households a day.
Location
Nuon Magnum is located in the Eemshaven, in the province of Groningen. The Eemshaven is a very suitable location, with its modern seaport, availability of space and infrastructure. Additionally, there is sufficient cooling water capacity and a good connection to the existing high-voltage grid.
Technology
The modern and efficient power plant comprises three CCGTs (combined cycle gas turbines). Every CCGT unit is composed of a gas turbine, a steam turbine and a generator. This technology ensures a very favourable output (about 58%).
Schedule
By means of a call for tenders Nuon has selected Mitsubishi as the contractor to supply and build the power plant, which is expected to be in operation at the end of 2012.
Gasification technology
At a later stage, Nuon’s ambition is to apply the gasification of coal and biomass in combination with CO2 capture. Nuon regards the combination of natural gas, gasification technology and CO2 capture as a clean, reliable and affordable solution in the transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Nuon has been conducting constructive dialogue on this subject for many years with various parties, such as nature and environment bodies, and will continue to do so. Market conditions and a support base play a major role in the decision as to whether to invest in the development of the next phase.
