Name of the Project
Denton Energy Center (DEC) project.
Location
Denton, Texas, in the US.
Client
Denton Municipal Electric.
Project Description
The 225 MW DEC will consist of two separate plants, with six reciprocating engines at each site. The complex will provide balancing power for the community, which aims to have 70% of its energy produced by renewables by early 2019 as part of the Renewable Denton plan.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The plant is scheduled to enter into commercial operations in July 2018.
Latest Developments
Wärtsilä is to supply a 225 MW Smart Power Generation plant to Denton Municipal Electric. Its scope of delivery will be engineering and equipment (EEG). The power plant includes twelve 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 50SG engines operating on natural gas. The value of the order is estimated at €100-million. The equipment will be delivered in the second half of 2017.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (EEQ).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Denton Municipal Electric, tel +1 940 349 8700.