Gas-fired power plant project, Mexico

7th November 2014 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Gas-fired power plant project, Mexico

Name and Location
Gas-fired power plant project, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Client
Energía del Caribe.

Project Description
The power plant, consisting of seven 50SG gas engines and a combined cycle, will produce 139 MW of power for Energia del Caribe.

It will be fuelled by natural gas originating from the US and the electricity will be transmitted through Mexico for consumption in Guatemala.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The plant is scheduled to be operational in 2016.

Latest Developments
Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract to supply a Flexicycle power plant, consisting of seven 50SG gas engines and a combined cycle, to Energia del Caribe.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (power plant).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Energía del Caribe, tel +57 5 330 3000.
Wärtsilä Power Plants communications manager Jussi Laitinen, tel +358 50 4042006 or
emailjussi.laitinen_external@wartsila.com.