LNG-Hydrogen Blended Power Generation Technology Put into Practice, Accelerating the Transformation of Traditional Energy Enterprises
2025/10/29
Against the backdrop of the global energy structure transition, LNG-hydrogen blended power generation technology is emerging as a key option for traditional energy enterprises to pursue low-carbon transformation. This innovative technology significantly reduces the carbon emission intensity of the power generation process by blending a certain proportion of hydrogen into natural gas power generation, providing a feasible path for the green upgrading of existing gas-fired power plants. Recently, the successful operation of multiple demonstration projects has verified the reliability of this technology, marking the evolution of traditional power generation models toward a cleaner direction.
Technological breakthroughs are the key factor driving the application of LNG-hydrogen blended power generation. New-type gas turbines have achieved stable operation with a 30% hydrogen blending ratio, and some advanced models are moving toward higher hydrogen blending ratios. The optimization of combustion control systems has effectively solved the technical problem of the fast combustion rate of hydrogen, while the design of dedicated nozzles and material improvements have extended the service life of equipment. These technological advances enable blended power generation to reduce carbon emissions by more than 40% while maintaining high efficiency, providing technical support for the low-carbon transformation of traditional power generation assets.
Energy enterprises are actively laying out plans for this transformation direction. Major international energy groups are gradually building a hydrogen-compatible infrastructure system by retrofitting existing LNG receiving terminals and pipeline facilities. Some enterprises have adopted a "progressive" retrofitting strategy: initially implementing low-proportion hydrogen blending in gas-fired power plants, and gradually increasing the proportion as the hydrogen energy supply chain improves. This steady transformation path not only ensures the stability of energy supply but also buys time for the construction of hydrogen energy infrastructure.
Changes in the market environment have also created development space for this technology. The promotion of carbon pricing mechanisms has increased the cost pressure of high-carbon power generation, while government support policies for low-carbon technologies have improved the economic viability of projects. The demand for flexible peak-shaving resources in the power market has further highlighted the system value of LNG-hydrogen blended power generation. These factors are jointly driving traditional energy enterprises to accelerate the pace of technological upgrading.
The commercial application of LNG-hydrogen blended power generation technology demonstrates the adaptability of traditional energy infrastructure in the low-carbon transition. This innovative model not only injects new vitality into existing power generation assets but also builds a transitional bridge for the large-scale application of hydrogen energy. With the advancement of technology and the deepening of industrial collaboration, this blended power generation method is expected to play a more important role in the energy transition process, helping to achieve a smooth and low-carbon transformation of the power system.
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