Name of the Project
Datan power plant conversion project.
Location
The project is located in the city of Taoyuan, in Taiwan.
Project Owner/s
The Datan power plant is operated by the State-owned Taiwan Power Company (TPC).
Project Description
The Datan power plant currently has seven units in operation, and is one of the largest natural gas-fired power plants in Asia.
Units 1 to 6 use combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) generating facilities, with a total combined output of 4 200 MW.
Unit 7 comprises two simple-cycle gas turbines that will be replaced with one steam turbine and one electric power generator, along with auxiliary equipment and spare parts.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Unit 7’s operation as a CCGT facility is scheduled to begin in November 2023.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (steam turbine power generating equipment).
Contact Details for Project Information
TPC, tel +886 2 23651234.