Powering on for a net zero Scotland
The proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station would be a new 900MW power station on the Aberdeenshire coast, fitted with carbon capture technology to remove CO2 from its emissions.
SSE Thermal and Equinor believe low-carbon generation is more flexible and fit for the net-zero future. That’s why we’re developing CCS-equipped power stations, like this one at Peterhead.
£2.2bn
Expected spend during development, construction and first 25 years of operational lifetime
£1.6bn
Spent within the UK
£800m
Spent within Aberdeen City and Shire
£540m
GVA and 7,850 years of employment in the UK during development and construction
£1.3bn
GVA across the first 25 years of operation
Introducing Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station
The existing Peterhead Power Station plays a pivotal role in the UK energy system and is the only plant of its kind north of Leeds. As we move towards a renewables-led future, we need to ensure that we can rely on flexible power stations – like the one at Peterhead – to be an essential backup when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. We also need to decarbonise at the same time, which is why SSE Thermal and Equinor are committed to carbon capture and storage technology.
Our new ambition
Our proposed Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station would be fitted with a carbon capture plant to remove CO2 from emissions, allowing the site to continue providing flexible and reliable low-carbon electricity.
Decarbonise today, for tomorrow
2050. It may seem a long way in the distance, but time is of the essence if the UK is to meet its ambitious net zero targets. As we race to reduce carbon emissions, a major focus has been placed on our industrial clusters. Finding a way to decarbonise these economic powerhouses - crucial to meeting our energy needs – is critically important if we’re to reach net zero.
Connecting to the Scottish Cluster
Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station will connect to the shared infrastructure being developed by the Scottish Cluster to transport the captured CO2 and store it safely offshore, at the Acorn storage site in the North Sea.
Explore our projects
Together, SSE Thermal and Equinor are developing four low-carbon projects, all focused on providing vital flexibility to the energy system. In addition to Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station, we are also collaborating on:
Keadby Hydrogen
Power Station
Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station
Aldbrough Hydrogen
Storage
We call it Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station, and it could be one of the UK’s first power stations equipped with carbon capture technology by the mid-2020s.
Discover more about Carbon Capture and Storage.