CALGARY,
AB, Nov. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - ATCO Australia, a division of Canadian Utilities
Limited (TSX: CU), announced that as part of its partnership with
the South Australian Government to deliver the world-leading
Hydrogen Jobs Plan project, it has awarded GE Vernova the supply of
the LM6000* gas turbine, included in the GE Vernova LM6000VELOX*
packaged solution for the Whyalla hydrogen power plant. The
official announcement was made this week at the COP29 Australian Pavilion in Baku, Azerbaijan as part of the
29th United Nations Climate Change Conference.
The GE Vernova turbine is expected to become the first
"aeroderivative" (derived from aviation jet engine technology) gas
turbine capable of operating on 100 per cent renewable hydrogen.
This first-of-its-kind technology will power the Whyalla power
plant and is expected to provide crucial firming capacity to
support the energy transition in South
Australia.
ATCO is actively developing hydrogen projects globally and has
been selected by the South Australian Government as one of the key
preferred partners for the design of what will be the world's
biggest hydrogen power station, in Whyalla.
"ATCO, in partnership with the South
Australian Government, is bringing our global
experience and local capabilities to deliver a world-leading energy
project, supporting South
Australia's ambitions to become a global leader
in producing and utilizing renewable hydrogen.
"ATCO Australia strategically selected GE Vernova
because of its aeroderivative solution which is able to operate on
100 per cent hydrogen and will deliver on the State's goals
outlined in the Government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan.
"ATCO Australia has been
part of the South Australia
community since the 1960's delivering workforce housing and modular
buildings, and we provide power generation via the Osborne
Cogeneration Power Station. ATCO Australia looks forward to continuing to
support the South Australia
community."
- John Ivulich, ATCO Australia CEO and
Country Chair
"South Australia is at the
forefront of the global shift to clean energy, and our investment
in 100 per cent hydrogen-capable technology at Whyalla sets a new
standard for what's possible.
"This partnership with ATCO Australia, brings us one step closer to a
future powered by zero-emission hydrogen, positioning South Australia as a leader in renewable
energy innovation.
"By integrating this world-first technology, we are not only
supporting our state's energy security but also creating a
blueprint for sustainable, hydrogen-fuelled power that the rest of
the world can follow."
- Premier of South Australia Peter
Malinauskas
ATCO Australia is participating
in the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase of the South
Australian Government's Hydrogen Jobs Plan. During the ECI phase,
ATCO Australia will work closely
with other project delivery partners to undertake detailed project
and engineering design, procure critical equipment, finalise
contracting arrangements, and complete cost estimations. The
project's operations are set to commence in 2026.
*Trademark of GE Vernova and/or its affiliates.
About Canadian Utilities
Canadian Utilities Limited
(Canadian Utilities) and its subsidiary and affiliate companies
have approximately 9,000 employees and assets of $23 billion.
Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, is a diversified global energy
infrastructure corporation delivering essential services and
innovative business solutions. ATCO Energy Systems delivers energy
for an evolving world through its electricity and natural gas
transmission and distribution, and international operations
segments. ATCO EnPower creates energy solutions in the areas of
renewables, energy storage, industrial water and alternative fuels.
ATCO Australia develops, builds, owns and operates energy and
infrastructure assets. More information can be found
at www.canadianutilities.com.
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