RWE has announced the launch of the multi-partner Milford Haven CO₂ project which will use existing local expertise to capture, liquify, ship, and safely store carbon emitted by operations at its Pembroke Power Station in Wales.

Project partners RWE, Dragon LNG, and Acorn aim to capture up to 5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year from the early 2030’s, significantly contributing to the UK and Wales’ net-zero targets while generating jobs and delivering £8 billion to the national economy.

RWE’s 2000 megawatt Pembroke Power Station has been generating electricity since 1964, first as an oil-fired power station, and then, from 2012 as a state-of-the-art combined cycle gas turbine station. Across the waterway is Dragon LNG’s terminal which imports liquified natural gas (LNG), and stores and re-gasifies it.

The Milford Haven CO₂ project will integrate carbon capture at Pembroke Power Station, liquefaction at Dragon LNG, and transportation to the North Sea for permanent storage. CO₂ captured by RWE from the flue gas will be transported via a new underground pipeline under the Milford Haven waterway to Dragon LNG’s site to be turned into a liquid, ready for shipping. The initiative will make CO₂ shipping a reality for Wales, creating thousands of jobs in the process and driving economic prosperity.

Richard Little, Director of RWE’s Pembroke Net Zero Centre and Simon Ames, Managing Director Dragon LNG and Dragon Energy jointly commented on the launch of the initiative, “The Milford Haven CO2 Project represents a transformative step in Wales’ energy journey. By combining our expertise, we aim to capture and safely store CO₂, reducing emissions while ensuring Pembroke Power Station continues to provide reliable, low-carbon power to the grid. Our partnership exemplifies what can be achieved when industry leaders unite behind a shared vision for sustainability.”