Barker Inlet power station, Australia
Name of the Project
Barker Inlet power station.
Location
The project will be located on Torrens Island, near Adelaide, in South Australia.
Client
AGL Energy.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 210 MW reciprocating engine power plant, comprising 12 reciprocating engines capable of generating about 18 MW of output each and operating at high efficiency, with a lower heat rate than other forms of fast-start plants currently available. T
he engines will run primarily on natural gas, but can be switched to liquid fuel if necessary. The new plant will be able reach full output within minutes.
Potential Job Creation
About 200 new jobs will be created during the 18-month construction period, with more employment opportunities expected through the local supply chain.
Value
$295-million.
Duration
Full operation of the plant is expected in mid-2019.
Latest Developments
Wärtsilä has been awarded a €100-million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to provide 12 dual-fuel engines for the project.
The equipment is scheduled to be delivered towards the end of 2018.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (EPC).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
AGL Energy group manager for media relations Mike Duffy, cell +61 499 102 630 or email mduffy@agl.com.au.
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