Nov 12, 2025
Uniper outlines its proposal for a significant CCS facility in the Humber region.
Energy company Uniper is advancing plans to construct a significant carbon capture facility alongside a new gas-fired power plant in North Killingholme, aimed at supporting the Humber’s emerging low-carbon sector.
The Killingholme Low Carbon Power (KLCP) initiative will feature a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility equipped with carbon capture technology designed to capture emissions before they enter the atmosphere.
The collected CO₂ will be transferred to nearby transport and storage networks being developed by other companies for permanent offshore storage.
Uniper has acquired land from C.GEN Killingholme Ltd adjacent to its current site.
This site already has approval for a gas plant, but the new plan will enhance it into a low-carbon hub. A comprehensive planning application for the carbon capture facility is anticipated in early 2026.
Public consultations will commence this month, from November 11 to December 9, with Uniper organizing events for local residents, councils, and businesses to learn about the proposals.
Gavin Rowson, General Project Manager for Uniper, stated: “The Killingholme Low Carbon Power project would aid in establishing a secure and reliable power system to support the UK’s transition to a decarbonised economy, while also offering various potential benefits to the Humber region.”
Uniper claims the project will ensure reliable power and expedite the move toward net zero.
The company plans to invest around €8 billion (£7 billion) in growth and transformation projects by the early 2030s, which includes decarbonizing its existing fleet and developing new flexible generation capacity.
The Humber region, already home to multiple carbon capture and hydrogen initiatives, is expected to be pivotal in the UK’s industrial decarbonisation strategy.
If granted approval, construction could begin later this decade, with the CCGT and carbon capture plant operational by 2030.
The Killingholme Low Carbon Power (KLCP) initiative will feature a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility equipped with carbon capture technology designed to capture emissions before they enter the atmosphere.
The collected CO₂ will be transferred to nearby transport and storage networks being developed by other companies for permanent offshore storage.
Uniper has acquired land from C.GEN Killingholme Ltd adjacent to its current site.
This site already has approval for a gas plant, but the new plan will enhance it into a low-carbon hub. A comprehensive planning application for the carbon capture facility is anticipated in early 2026.
Public consultations will commence this month, from November 11 to December 9, with Uniper organizing events for local residents, councils, and businesses to learn about the proposals.
Gavin Rowson, General Project Manager for Uniper, stated: “The Killingholme Low Carbon Power project would aid in establishing a secure and reliable power system to support the UK’s transition to a decarbonised economy, while also offering various potential benefits to the Humber region.”
Uniper claims the project will ensure reliable power and expedite the move toward net zero.
The company plans to invest around €8 billion (£7 billion) in growth and transformation projects by the early 2030s, which includes decarbonizing its existing fleet and developing new flexible generation capacity.
The Humber region, already home to multiple carbon capture and hydrogen initiatives, is expected to be pivotal in the UK’s industrial decarbonisation strategy.
If granted approval, construction could begin later this decade, with the CCGT and carbon capture plant operational by 2030.