Heathrow
Cogeneration Plant
In 1995, ATCO Power and London Electricity plc through their joint venture
company Thames Valley Power, purchased an existing combined heat and power plant at London's Heathrow Airport.
The plant, located at Heathrow's cargo area, consists of a 14-megawatt gas turbine and 40 megawatts of heat recovery and fired boiler capacity. In 2000, it provided approximately 25% of the airport's energy needs.
Under a long-term agreement, BAA plc (formerly the British Airport Authority) purchases the Heathrow plant's energy output. The plant is operated by Thames Valley Power.
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Capacity
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- 14 megawatts (electrical)
- 40 megawatts (thermal)
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Equipment
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- One GE LM 1600 gas turbine-generator and associated
heat recovery boiler
- Two conventional dual-fuelled hot water boilers
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Highlights
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- In 2000, provided approx 25% of airport’s energy needs.
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Purchased
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Ownership
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- ATCO – 50% *
- London Electricity – 50%
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*ATCO Ownership is 80% ATCO Power Ltd. and 20% ATCO Ltd.
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