Location: Northamptonshire, U.K.
Built: 1993
Fuel: Natural gas and oil
Capacity: 350MW
The Tech: 2 GE F9E combined gas cycle turbines (CCGT) that can also work in open cycle mode, 1 CEC Alstrom steam turbine, 2 Babcock energy heat recovery steam generators
Did you know:
Corby was one of the first independent power plants constructed in the deregulated U.K. market. Starting production in 1993, it has a capacity of 350 MW – that’s enough power for a city the size of Nottingham.
Its smart design and extremely efficient, low-noise, aircooled condenser allows it to use 90% less water than typical water-cooled plants. This has also eliminated the need for cooling towers and the associated visual impact. The station carried out a gas turbine upgrade in 1999, which led to increased power output and further improved efficiency.
Currently the site is heading towards cessation of generation, however EP will be looking at options to repower.