Japanese energy solutions supplier Mitsubishi Power has announced the receipt of an order for a 100 MW combined cycle gas turbine power plant (GTCC) for Jiangsu Lihuai Steel Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangsu Shagang Group, one of the largest steel producers in China.
This order represents the first commercial deployment of the newly developed Mitsubishi Power M100S gas turbine, designed specifically for blast furnace gas (BFG) combustion in small and medium-sized power plants. The M100S is designed to meet the growing demand for energy conservation and decarbonization in China's steel industry.
Contributing to China's steel decarbonization efforts
Jiangsu Lihuai Steel will install a GTCC power plant at its Huai'an City steel mill in Jiangsu Province, with commercial operation expected in 2027.
By implementing the M100S system, the company aims to increase overall energy efficiency, comply more effectively with stricter air quality and emissions standards, and reduce environmental impacts through efficient use of steel mill by-gas.
Unlike conventional systems, GTCC installations significantly reduce their environmental impact by recovering energy from gases that would otherwise be flared or used inefficiently.
