Uniper Submits Plans For Carbon Capture Plant At New Killingholme Power Station

• Uniper has submitted a planning application to develop a carbon capture plant alongside a new gas-fired power station as part of its proposed Killingholme Low Carbon Power project
• The carbon capture plant could be installed alongside the consented power station at the earliest opportunity, to reduce CO₂ emissions
• Plans submitted include a spur pipeline to safely transport the captured CO₂ for permanent offshore storage
• Project would be developed on land next to Uniper’s existing Killingholme power station site in Lincolnshire
• Both the consented CCGT power station and proposed carbon capture plant could be operational from 2030

Uniper has submitted a planning application to North Lincolnshire Council (NLC), for its plans to develop a carbon capture plant as part of proposals for the Killingholme Low Carbon Power (KLCP) project.

The proposed KLCP project would largely be built on land next to Uniper’s existing Killingholme power station site, that already has a Development Consent Order (DCO) in place for the construction of a new 550MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station.

The carbon capture plant is a key part of Uniper’s proposals for the KLCP project, exploring the potential development of carbon capture technology alongside the consented power station, which aims to capture at least 95% of the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions produced during electricity generation.

The submitted plans also include a spur pipeline, which would connect into nearby CO_₂ pipeline transport and storage infrastructure, enabling the captured CO_₂ to then be safely transported to permanent offshore storage facilities, which are being developed by third parties.

We’d like to thank everyone who attended our public consultation for the KLCP project, which was held at the end of 2025. The feedback received during the community consultation was reviewed by the project team and carefully considered alongside environmental assessments and surveys, which helped to inform the submitted project plans. NLC will undertake their own consultation as part of the planning process, where members of the public will be able to submit comments.

As the project progresses, Uniper will continue to engage with the local community.

The Killingholme Low Carbon Power project is being brought forward at a significant time for the UK’s energy system. As electricity demand is set to rise, driven by the electrification of transport, heating and industry, projects like KLCP will have an important role to play in supporting a secure, flexible and lower-carbon power supply. By combining reliable gas-fired generation with carbon capture technology, the project has the potential to help meet future energy needs while supporting the UK Government’s ambition for Great Britain to achieve a clean power system.

Neil Tomlinson, Uniper General Project Manager, Killingholme Low Carbon Power project
The main construction works for the consented CCGT power station are anticipated to start in late 2027. The proposed carbon capture technology could potentially be installed alongside the power station at the earliest opportunity, subject to receiving the required consents and permits to build and operate the facility, and the availability of the CO₂ pipeline transport and storage infrastructure.

The new CCGT power station and proposed carbon capture plant could be delivered from 2030.