Peterhead gas-fired power station project granted consent

Summary

• The Peterhead Low Carbon CCGT Power Station Project was granted consent on 27 October 2026.
• SSE Thermal Generation (Scotland) Limited is the applicant.
• The application sought capacity of up to 910MW, including post-combustion carbon capture plant.

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The proposed Peterhead Low Carbon CCGT Power Station Project has been granted consent. The Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit records the application as determined on 27 October 2026, with the outcome listed as “Consented”.

SSE Thermal Generation (Scotland) Limited is the applicant for the development near Boddam in Aberdeenshire. The application sought permission to construct, operate and maintain a combined-cycle gas turbine generating station with electrical output of up to 910MW, including post-combustion carbon capture plant.

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The application also covers works to existing cooling water, natural gas and electricity grid connections. The proposed development is on land in the vicinity of the existing Peterhead Power Station.

The Energy Consents Unit received the application on 18 February 2022. Aberdeenshire Council is identified as the planning authority.