Signing Ceremony for the Saltend Power Station Gas Turbine Upgrade Project
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 9, 2026 – (JCN Newswire)- Mitsubishi Power, a power services brand name of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has actually signed an agreement with Triton Power to release its Upgraded Dry Low-NOx combustion innovation on M701F gas turbines at the 1,200 MW Saltend Power Station in Hull, UK. The job will considerably decrease emissions and assist to extend the functional life of the updated Mitsubishi Power M701F gas turbines, which went into business operation in 2000.
As part of the job, Mitsubishi Power will change the existing combustion areas with its Upgraded Dry Low-NOx Combustion System, bringing innovative and tested F-Class combustion innovation to the systems. The job marks the very first retrofit application of this innovation on an M701F gas turbine in the 50 Hz market.
The task consists of upgrades to the gas turbines’ fuel supply systems, improved combustion tracking and the application of the most recent control systems, all adding to enhanced combustion stability, lowered emissions and increased functional dependability.
The modernization is anticipated to considerably lower NOx emissions from the power plant, providing emissions efficiency equivalent to that of more recent gas turbine designs in the very same class. By updating the existing systems instead of changing them totally, the job is anticipated to accomplish these enhancements with lower expense and less downtime than a complete system replacement. Together with extra dependability improvements being made by Triton Power at Saltend Power Station, the task is set to extend the functional life of the systems.
With Saltend Power Station and the broader Humber area targeting a shift to hydrogen-blended fuels, the upgrades will likewise offer a possible path for future hydrogen co-firing, subject to additional technical evaluation. Saltend Power Station is a combined heat and power (CHP) center that provides versatile electrical power to both the UK nationwide electrical energy grid and the nearby Saltend Chemicals Park. The station likewise offers a constant supply of steam to support commercial procedures at the website. The upgrades will be performed throughout prepared interruptions, set up for 2029 and 2030.
Javier Cavada, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Power EMEA, stated: “As the first Upgraded Dry Low-NOx Combustion System modernization package for M701F gas turbines in the 50 Hz market, this project shows what can be achieved by applying our upgraded combustion technology to the existing fleet. We can significantly reduce emissions, enhance reliability and extend the operational life of these units, without the need to replace the turbines themselves.”
“This type of upgrade project is becoming increasingly important across Europe. As renewable generation continues to grow, flexible, dispatchable power will play a critical role in maintaining grid stability. Modernizing the existing gas turbine fleet enables these assets to continue supporting energy security while reducing emissions and contributing to the wider decarbonization of the power system.”
Scott Keen, CEO of Triton Power, stated: “Saltend Power Station has a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi Power, founded on many years of collaboration and a shared commitment to the reliable operation of the station. The upgrade contract marks an important next chapter in that partnership. By investing in the upgraded combustion technology, we are strengthening Saltend’s flexibility and reliability, reducing emissions and creating a potential pathway towards future hydrogen co-firing. The UK power market faces the complex challenge of maintaining security of supply and affordability while integrating increasing levels of renewable generation and progressing towards net zero. Flexible gas-fired generation will continue to play a critical role in that transition, providing dependable and responsive power when it is needed and supporting the stability of the electricity system. We look forward to working closely with Mitsubishi Power to deliver these upgrades and support Saltend’s continuing role in supplying power and steam to industry and electricity to the UK grid.”
Subject: Press release summary
Source: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)
Sectors: Alternative Energy, Oil & & Gas
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