Red Gate power plant project, US
Name and Location
Red Gate power plant project, Texas, US.
Client
South Texas Electric Cooperative (STEC).
Project Description
The Red Gate power plant will be located in Hidalgo County, Texas, and will be powered by 12 combustion engines running on natural gas.
The total output of the plant will be 225 MW and will help STEC to meet the growing demand for electricity in South Texas.
Value
A value has not been confirmed.
Duration
The plant is scheduled to be in commercial operation by 2014.
Latest Developments
Wärtsilä has received an order to engineer and supply a large power plant to STEC.
The plant will be powered by 12 Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas. One of the benefits of this engine is that its high simple-cycle efficiency is achieved with minimal water consumption.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (power plant).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
STEC, tel +1 361 575 6491.
Wärtsilä media officer, media and stakeholder relations, Anna-Leena Pohjanpalo, tel +358 10 709 5627 or emailanna-leena.pohjanpalo@wartsila.com.
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