CCS world projects: Gmina Belchatow
Project Overview
Demonstration of the entire CCS chain on flue gases corresponding to 250MW electrical output in a new supercritical unit of largest lignite-fired plant in Europe. Three different saline aquifer storage sites will be explored nearby. The EC announced in 12/09 that it will contribute a maximum of 180M EUR for this project.
Project Type
Capture & Storage
Location
Belchatów, Poland
Type of CO2 Storage Operation
Onshore saline aquifer![]()
Major Stakeholders
PGE EBSA
Project Scale
Commercial
Project Start Year: 2010
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| Type of Reservoir | Unknown | |
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| Distance Source to Sink | Unknown |
Method of CO2 Delivery
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Injected Gas Composition
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Project Cost
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