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INNIO Sustainability
Report

Natural Gas

Lower emissions with natural gas cogeneration applications.

Natural gas, also known as pipeline gas, is a viable solution for a swift energy transition and minimizing the global carbon footprint. Natural gas power solutions can be an important part of this transition.

Natural gas fired power plants emit approximately 40% less CO2 than coal, 20% less than oil, and around 30% less than diesel. This makes natural gas a suitable dispatchable counterpart to the growing proportion of fluctuating non-dispatchable renewables in global power grids. You can deploy natural gas immediately to serve as a substitute and bridge towards a cleaner energy future. Natural gas emits 202g of CO2/kWh instead of more than the 400g of CO2/kWh that is emitted out of lignite*.

Natural gas engines are a key component of power generation plants dedicated to minimizing carbon footprints. These engines are known for their efficiency, reliability, and lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel engines.

INNIO has long-term proven expertise with more than 50% of the Jenbacher engines delivered globally running on natural gas. Learn more about our broad portfolio of applications which operate on natural gas below.

Benefits of natural gas power plants

  • Up to 90% total efficiency in cogeneration mode
  • Reduced emissions
  • Lower energy-related OPEX
  • Fuel availability
  • Reliability

Renewable natural gas power generation

In addition to natural gas from fossil sources, natural gas can be derived from renewables.  Also called biomethane, renewable natural gas (RNG) often comes from agricultural waste or landfills, where it is turned into an energy source (biogas). The biogas then is upgraded to a quality that resembles that of natural gas. Fully interchangeable with natural gas, it can be fed into the existing natural gas pipeline network. The advantage? RNG uses waste to keep CO2 from the atmosphere while helping to decarbonize the gas grid.

The use of RNG in our Jenbacher engines is just one of many sustainable energy solutions from INNIO, with engines capable of efficient operation on a variety of renewable energy sources.

Discover our broad portfolio of natural gas applications below.

*Source: IPCC 2006

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Experience our webinar: Learn about our CHP solutions

Jenbacher North American team invites you to review the recording of our recent webinar, to learn how Jenbacher can help you develop your power plant projects, including equipment design and performance, using hydrogen and much more! In the webinar, you will learn more about:

  • Overview of an independent power plant and its components

  • Jenbacher’s highly efficient type 6 genset

  • Our hydrogen power generation solutions

  • How proven equipment design improves performance

  • Power generation solutions with quick delivery and easy installation

  • The information provided is relevant for the North American market. Please reach out to our experts to discuss your project.

Applications

Our portfolio of innovative solutions gives businesses and communities around the world the ability to generate reliable and efficient power at or near the point of use, anytime – on the grid or off.

All Applications

Selected Case Studies

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  • CS Dettenhausen - Foto

    Dettenhausen (GER)

    MUNICIPAL HEAT GENERATION THAT LEADS BY EXAMPLE
    thanks to a partnership between industry and municipal utilities

    Location

    Dettenhausen, Germany

    Installed engine

    1 x J416

    Electrical output

     999 kW

    Thermal output

     1,232 kW

    Energy source

    Pipeline gas

    Commissioning

    2021

  • Case Study RAG Austria - Foto

    RAG Austria (AUT)

    GREEN ENERGY YEAR ROUND
    Harnessing the summer sun for winter energy using a Jenbacher hydrogen solution

    Location

    Gampern, Austria

    Installed engines

    1 x J412

    Electrical output

    530 kW

    Thermal output

    550 kW

    Total efficiency

    80.4%

    Energy source

    Green hydrogen, alternatively natural gas

    Commissioning

    June 2024

  • Case Study Stawag - Foto

    Stawag (GER)

    THE JENBACHER EMISSIONS REDUCTION PACKAGE
    for full control over your exhaust gas levels

    Location

    Aachen, Germany

    Installed engines

     5 x J624

    Electrical output

     22.1 MW

    Thermal output

     23.6 MW

    Energy source

    Pipeline gas

    Commissioned

    2022

  • CS Bad Reichenhall - Foto

    Bad Reichenhall (GER)

    SUSTAINABLE HEAT SUPPLY
    with innovative, intelligently controlled cogeneration of heat and power

    Location

    Bad Reichenhall, Germany

    Installed engines

     2 x J620

    Electrical output

     3.4 MW

    Thermal output

     3.2 MW

    Energy source

    Pipeline gas

    Commissioned

    2022

  • CS BOPP Barranquilla - Foto

    BOPP Barranquilla (COL)

    DELIVERING RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT ELECTRICITY, HEAT, AND COLD WATER
    Trigeneration solution for plastic industry

    Location

    Barranquilla, Colombia

    Installed engines

     3 x J624

    Electrical output

     4,379 MW

    Thermal output

     2,548 MW

    Total efficiency

     70.6%

    Energy source

    Pipeline gas

    Commissioned

    2020, 2021, 2023

  • Stralsund - Foto 01

    Stralsund (GER)

    INNOVATIVE PLANT OPERATION
    Thinking beyond iCHP

    Location

    Stralsund, Germany

    Installed engines

     2 x J624

    Electrical output

     9 MW

    Thermal output

     9,5 MW (CHP plant) 2,1 MW (heat pump)

    Energy source

    Pipeline gas 

    Commissioned

    2023

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