Balfour Beatty, the global infrastructure specialist, has secured an £833 million contract from Technip Energies to serve as the construction partner for the groundbreaking Net Zero Teesside Power project. This development is set to be the world’s first gas-fired power station equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
The project involves collaboration with Technip Energies and GE Vernova, supported by Shell Catalysts & Technologies. Balfour Beatty will lead the construction of a large-scale combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant as part of the Net Zero Teesside Power initiative—a joint venture between bp and Equinor.
A key feature of the project includes the construction of a post-combustion carbon capture facility designed to capture up to two million tonnes of CO₂ annually. Once captured, the carbon will be compressed and transported via an offshore pipeline to be securely stored beneath the North Sea by the Northern Endurance Partnership—a venture formed by bp, Equinor, and TotalEnergies.
Balfour Beatty will contribute its extensive civil, ground engineering, power transmission, and industrial mechanical and electrical expertise to the project, drawing on its integrated, multidisciplinary capabilities.
Upon completion, the plant is expected to generate up to 742 megawatts of flexible, low-carbon electricity—enough to power over one million UK homes—marking a major step toward the country’s net zero ambitions.
Commenting on the milestone, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive Leo Quinn stated:
“Net Zero Teesside Power is a pioneering initiative that will help position the UK at the forefront of the global clean energy transition. It exemplifies our commitment to building sustainable infrastructure while delivering tangible regional benefits, including thousands of new jobs and long-term economic growth in North-East England.”
The contract follows the UK Government’s October 2024 commitment of £21.7 billion to support carbon capture and storage across energy, industry, and hydrogen production. Final Investment Decision (FID) for Net Zero Teesside Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership was reached in December 2024.
The contract’s full value will be added to Balfour Beatty’s order book by the end of Q2 2025. Construction is scheduled to begin later in 2025, with completion targeted for 2028. At peak activity, the project will employ approximately 1,500 workers, with at least 5% of the workforce comprising apprentices and graduates in alignment with Balfour Beatty’s membership in The 5% Club.
