Barker (Tandil) Power Plant is a 250MW dual-fuel fired power project. It is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2017 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2017. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is developed and owned by MSU Energy.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant can also run on Diesel.
The project cost is $300m.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 2017 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in December 2017.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit I) is sold to Cammesa under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
The power generated from the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit II) is sold to Cammesa under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years.
The power generated from the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Unit I) is sold to Cammesa under a power purchase agreement for a period of 10 years.
Contractors involved
AESA was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit I) project. AESA was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit II) project. GE Power was selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Unit I) project.
Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit I) is equipped with GE Power LM6000-PC™Sprint®* - 50Hz gas turbine. The phase consists of 1 gas turbine with 50MW nameplate capacity.
Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Phase II Unit II) is equipped with Baker Hughes Holdings steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 50MW nameplate capacity.
Barker (Tandil) Power Plant (Barker (Tandil) Power Plant Unit I) is equipped with GE Power LM6000-PC™Sprint®* - 50Hz gas turbines. The phase consists of 3 gas turbines with 50MW nameplate capacity.
Vogt Power International supplied steam boiler for the project.
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About MSU Energy
MSU Energy is focused on the development of electricity with thermal power plants using top-tier technology and professional expert management team. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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