The Peruvian utility company Empresa de Generación Eléctrica del Sur (“EGESUR”) has awarded a contract to Wärtsilä to convert the Calana Power Plant from heavy fuel oil (HFO) to natural gas (NG). Wärtsilä has also been given the responsibility for relocating the plant from its current location in Tacna, Peru to Independencia, Pisco in Peru.
The Calana Power Plant is equipped with four Wärtsilä 18V32 reciprocating engines, operating on HFO. The scope of Wärtsilä’s contract covers dismantling, packaging for relocation, transportation, engineering, civil works, mechanical and electrical installation, supply of conversion components, overhaul of the engines, commissioning, start-up, and testing. The plant will enter commercial operation in October 2008.
During 2006, EGESUR took the decision to relocate the Calana Power Plant to Independencia to take advantage of the natural gas supply pipeline coming from the Camisea gas reserves which is a cleaner and lower cost fuel supply. The Independencia Power Plant will supply environmentally clean electricity to Peru’s interconnected North-South national grid.
“This project is a great example of the benefit of investing in Wärtsilä multi-fuel technology when today you may only have access to liquid fuel but tomorrow to natural gas or other price-competitive fuels; thus, assuring your investment does not become outdated”, says Mr. Roberto Lira, Regional Sales Director, Americas, Wärtsilä Services in North America.
“Wärtsilä was selected for its experience in similar conversion projects and demonstrated economic, reliable, and environmentally friendly technology, says Mr. Rudolf Kaufman, Managing Director of Wärtsilä in Peru.
The four Wärtsilä 18V32 reciprocating engines operating on HFO will be converted to a Wärtsilä SG (Spark Gas) model. The engine has ported gas admission and a prechamber with a spark plug for igniting the fuel. The engines will, after the conversion, run on 100% natural gas.
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is achieved by the dedication of more than 16,000 professionals manning 150 Wärtsilä locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on The Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland.
For further information, please contact:
Roberto Lira
Vice-President, Services Sales Americas
Wärtsilä North America, Inc.
Direct tel: +1 281 233 6200
Direct fax: +1 281 233 6233
e-mail: roberto.lira@wartsila.com
Maria Nystrand
Public Relations Manager, Power Plants
Wärtsilä Corporation
Direct tel: +358 10 709 1456
Direct fax: +358 10 709 1425
e-mail: maria.nystrand@wartsila.com
Internet: www.wartsila.com
