Overview of the Sargas system. Source: Sargas. Click to enlarge.

The Sargas plant will combine a configuration of the existing LMS100 aero-derivative gas turbine package from GE with Sargas’ patented combustion and carbon-capture technology enabling low emissions power generation. The technology provided by Sargas captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) at pressure, which requires lower capital investment costs and can be built quickly with existing or slightly modified subsystems and equipment.

The Sargas power plant delivers lower costs of electricity and captured CO₂ per ton and therefore enables the Sargas-led engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) consortium to offer industrial-scale volumes of economically competitive CO₂ for EOR applications worldwide.

GE’s LMS100 turbine is a combination of proven frame and aero-derivative gas turbine technology. In combination, the new configuration of the LMS100 in the Sargas plant can capture CO₂ for EOR with high efficiency and low parasitic load, according to GE.

Traditional EOR supplies of naturally occurring carbon dioxide stored underground is running out, and with oil prices expected to remain above $80/bbl it is important for oil companies to maximize oil production with enhanced oil recovery. Traditionally, carbon capture for gas-fired turbine plants relied on government subsidies and advanced technology research. Our solution, in combination with GE technology, will revolutionize the worldwide energy industry providing carbon capture in both a flexible and affordable way for greater energy independence through EOR. It also offers low-emissions electricity, in a proven and practical manner. Sargas is fortunate in being able to partner with best-in-class industrial giants including DSME of Korea.

— Sargas’ Chief Executive Henrik Fleischer

Sargas has created an alliance with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) and SNC-Lavalin. DSME is a leading fabricator and constructor in the shipping, oil and power sectors; SNC-Lavalin is a Canadian-headquartered company that will manage the process and provide EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) expertise to the alliance. Sargas and partners focus on business cases providing such plants in conjunction with EOR, thereby creating a total value chain from electricity sales, power plant production, CO₂ logistics and sale to boost oil production.