Tocopilla Combined Cycle Power Plant is a 400MW gas fired power project. It is located in Antofagasta, Chile. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in February 2001.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 400 | 400 | – | Active | Antofagasta, Chile |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Engie Energia Chile with a stake of 100%.
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.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in February 2001.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 1 steam turbine with 120MW nameplate capacity.
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 1 unit of GT26 gas turbine with 280MW nameplate capacity.
GE Power supplied electric generator for the project.
John Cockerill Group supplied steam boiler for the project.
Methodology
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