TABLE 5.
Energy analysis results for a reference plant. The ranges are based on the intervals of gas utilization and energy content of the natural gas input considered.
| Variable | Low end | High end | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total energy requirements of reference plant | 359 | 489 | MW | |
| Of which electricity is | 48 | 50 | MW | |
| Overall energy efficiency | 20.0 | 14.6 | % | |
| Natural gas requirement of SCP production | 0.218 | 0.276 | bcm/year | |
| Thermal energy requirements in terms of: | Coal | 62,039 | ton/year | |
| Natural gas | 0.048 | 0.058 | bcm/year | |