RWE is the UK’s largest provider of firm, flexible gas-fired power generation, with an operational fleet of around 7 gigawatts (GW) of modern and efficient capacity.
Looking ahead, RWE is actively investing in decarbonisation technologies to future-proof its gas assets. This includes the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions and the exploration of hydrogen integration. In addition, we are investigating green hydrogen plants to support industrial decarbonisation.
The company also owns and operates 21 hydro sites across the UK and a highly efficient biomass CHP plant in Markinch, Scotland.
modern and efficient operational capacity
across the UK
reduced carbon intensity between 2012 and 2024
The company is also actively involved in the development of innovative hydrogen technologies, as RWE is well placed to deliver valuable insights. Our renewable power from a growing offshore and onshore portfolio will help drive green hydrogen; plus through our major efficient gas fleet in the UK, we could be the major power off-taker for all forms of clean hydrogen, thereby becoming a key partner in the transition to a hydrogen economy.
For example, RWE is looking at developing hydrogen across the UK, including our flagship green hydrogen projects at Pembroke and Grangemouth.
RWE has reduced its carbon intensity in the UK by 50% between 2012 and 2024. Looking forward, RWE is committed to being carbon neutral by 2040 and fully aligned with the UK’s Clean Power 2030 target.
Alongside RWE’s target to become carbon neutral by 2040 is the UK Government’s aim for the country to be Net Zero by 2050. For maintaining security of electricity supply, sources of flexible and dispatchable generation are needed. Essential for that are Carbon Capture, utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and hydrogen combustion.
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