Norway – Equinor and its partners will use heat recovery to replace two gas turbines in order to generate electricity. 95,000 tonnes less CO2 will be emitted each year as a result.
To reduce emissions, Statfjord C will modify its power configuration. Using the excess heat from two gas compressors, a new steam turbine will generate energy. This will improve energy efficiency and reduce Statfjord C’s annual CO2 emissions by 25%, the equivalent of 50,000 automobiles.
The new steam turbine, whose start-up is scheduled for 2026, will provide affordable pollution reductions. This solution will be made available for the first time on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).
FLX Future Energy
Additionally, the project calls for electrifying water injection and reducing emissions from other energy-intensive procedures on Statfjord C. The Statfjord collaboration made the decision to move forward with the “FLX Future Energy” project in July.
This effort is just one of numerous initiatives to reduce emissions from Statfjord’s manufacturing. For example, since 2021, a heat recovery unit on Statfjord B has reduced CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes year.
Photo: Harald Pettersen / Equinor
