Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to act as the construction partner for Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power), which aims to be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage.
Our team will be working alongside Technip Energies and GE Vernova – with the support of technology partner Shell Catalysts & Technologies – to construct the large-scale, combined-cycle, gas-powered generation plant for NZT Power - a joint venture between bp and Equinor. The project will integrate cutting-edge carbon capture, utilisation and storage technology to capture and store up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually. This will significantly reduce industrial emissions and support the UK’s net zero targets.
Utilising our end-to-end capabilities
We will bring our deep domain knowledge and unique, end-to-end multidisciplinary capabilities to deliver this landmark project. This includes our extensive experience in major civil engineering, ground engineering and power transmission and distribution, combined with our rich industrial mechanical and electrical heritage.
Driving the UK’s progress to net-zero
Supporting the UK’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, the new power station is expected to produce over 740 megawatts of flexible, dispatchable low-carbon power. This is equivalent to the average annual electricity requirements of more than one million UK homes.
million tonnes of CO₂ stored annually
megawatts of low-carbon power produced
jobs created
In addition to delivering cleaner energy, it will provide a cost-effective decarbonisation solution for Teesside’s energy-intensive industries. This will help to significantly reduce industrial emissions and accelerate the UK’s transition to a sustainable future.
Powering growth and employment
By delivering the essential infrastructure required for NZT Power, we are supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy whilst also strengthening Teesside’s position as a global leader in clean energy innovation. In addition, the project could create and support more than 3,000 jobs during the construction phase, providing long-term economic benefits to the Teesside region.