Mitsubishi Power Americas Advancing Decarbonization with Hydrogen in Georgia Power Project
Key Ideas
- Mitsubishi Power Americas successfully blended 50% hydrogen with natural gas on a gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson, reducing CO2 emissions by about 22% compared to natural gas alone.
- The company is actively increasing its manufacturing capacity amidst a surge in electricity demand in the U.S., with plans to supply 30% more gas turbines globally, addressing challenges in the supply chain and human resources.
- Lead times for gas turbines have increased significantly, from less than 20 months to 36 months from contract to delivery, due to high demand from utilities like AEP, Duke, and Southern Company.
- Mitsubishi Power Americas is developing hybrid systems that integrate natural gas with renewable energy sources and has conducted a successful hydrogen blending project with Georgia Power, demonstrating a 20% CO2 emissions reduction with a 50% hydrogen blend.
Mitsubishi Power Americas, known for power generation technologies, is actively focusing on decarbonization solutions with hydrogen. The company achieved a milestone by blending 50% hydrogen with natural gas on a gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 22%. With rising electricity demand in the U.S., the company is increasing its manufacturing capacity to supply 30% more gas turbines globally. Lead times for gas turbines have extended from less than 20 months to 36 months due to high demand from utilities like AEP, Duke, and Southern Company.
Mitsubishi Power Americas is also developing hybrid systems integrating natural gas with renewable energy sources. The CEO, Bill Newsom, highlighted a successful hydrogen blending project with Georgia Power where a 50% hydrogen blend demonstrated a 20% CO2 emissions reduction. The company is addressing challenges in the supply chain and human resources to meet the surging demand for gas turbines in the market.
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Utilities
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Renewable Energy
Electricity Demand
Energy Industry
Emissions Reduction
Manufacturing Capacity
Gas Turbines
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