FLEXnCONFU – FLEXibilize combined cycle power plant through Power-to-X solutions using non-CONventional Fuels

The primary objective of FLEXnCONFU is the development of a novel and feasible power-to-X-to-power (P2X2P) solution integrated to a real combined cycle power plant (EDPP Ribatejo power plant). The FLEXnCONFU project aims to level the combined cycle load by converting energy output into carbon-free fuels, such as H₂ or NH₃, through P2X2P application. These fuels may then be locally re-used in the same power plant to meet fluctuating demand. This solution will be demonstrated up to TRL7 installing a power-to-hydrogen system in an already existing operational power plant and up to TRL6 deploying a power-to-ammonia system in a relevant environment (a micro Gas Turbine operating in Savona Lab). The FLEXnCONFU solution takes into consideration the factors that the European Union has identified as being important for achieving a low-carbon society. These factors include: i) operational flexibility for power plants; ii) time-optimal shift management because of the integration with storage and iii) decrease of environmental greenhouse gas emissions because of the lower combustion of natural gas (NG) and blends of NG with non-carbon fuels. The FLEXnCONFU system ensures a large replicability potential and a more sustainable network of fossil fuel-based power plants in the EU as this system can be connected to coal integrated gasification combined cycle, natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) and

combined heat and power

combined cycle (CHP CC). Furthermore, in the framework of the FLEXnCONFU, Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment will be conducted for assessing the environmental, economic and social impacts associated with the production, operation and end of life phase of the system.

FLEXnCONFU project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (Grant Agreement No 884157).

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Gold Sponsors

AHI Carrier SEE, a joint venture with Carrier Corporation, is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable climate control systems in Southeast Europe. We distribute and service Carrier, Toshiba, and Totaline brands, building on Carrier Corporation's 120-year legacy of innovation. Together, we're committed to a sustainable future. Our ambitious goals include achieving carbon neutrality in our operations by 2050 and empowering customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over one gigaton by 2030. We're achieving this by developing next-generation HVAC solutions that minimize energy consumption and emissions, integrating smart technologies, optimizing building energy use and grid stability, transitioning to refrigerants with significantly lower environmental impact, and designing products with a lower carbon footprint throughout their lifecycle.

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	Motor Oil Group with more than 51 years of activity on the energy scene, has proven that it knows very well how to adapt to new conditions, driven by high resilience, the ability to change, to modernize the business and operating model and, above all, by trust in people, who are at the core of all the Group's activities. Energy transition is important for climate balance and energy security is important for prosperity. Motor Oil invests in both. Invests 2,5 billion in the transition of the Group, but also invests 1,5 billion in the resilience and the expansion of the capacity of the existing energy business which is a pillar of energy security for the country.
	DESFA, as the Operator of the Greek National Natural Gas System, operates and develops with safety and innovation a wide network of modern infrastructure throughout the country, while daily paving the way for a greener future. Guided by our values, integrity, excellence & leadership, collaboration, as well as sustainability and innovation, we stay true to our vision of the safe operation and development of a technologically advanced transmission and storage network of clean, reliable and affordable gas energy operators, creating added value in the Greek economy and the societies where we operate and shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for everyone.

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