Linden Cogeneration (Linden Cogen) has successfully completed the commissioning process of its H₂ blending initiative which stands to curb CO₂ emissions by reducing the amount of natural gas used for power and steam generation.

After such modifications, including PSM’s FlameSheet system, Linden Cogen is now taking refinery off gas containing H₂ produced by the Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery and blending it with natural gas to fuel the unit six gas turbine. The project is improving overall refinery and Linden Cogen operational efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions, primarily by using refinery off gas and improving flare efficiencies.

“We successfully implemented the new technologies and commercialized the operations,” said Todd Kerschbaum, Chief Technical Officer for JERA Americas, asset manager and half owner of Linden Cogen. “Actual reductions will be based on how much H₂ is used at any given time of plant operation, but the joint project is expected to reduce overall CO₂ emissions by approximately 10% of annual CO₂ emissions from the unit 6, while staying within the gas turbine’s stringent NOx emission requirements.”

“At Phillips 66, we are committed to playing a meaningful role in the energy transition and pursuing lower-carbon opportunities. This joint project with Linden Cogen, located within the Bayway Complex, is a great example of our commitment. We are very pleased with the project’s anticipated improved energy efficiency and reduced CO₂ emissions,” said Donald Susanen, Bayway Refinery General Manager.