Entergy Texas brings 1.2 gigawatt combined cycle power plant online
Entergy Texas has placed its 1,215 megawatt Orange County Advanced Power Station into service to meet growing industrial and residential demand.
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Entergy Texas has officially brought the Orange County Advanced Power Station into service in Texas, adding 1,215 megawatts of power capacity to the local grid. Power Engineering reported that the facility was commissioned to meet rising electricity demand driven by regional population and industrial growth. [1]
The power plant features dual M501JAC gas turbines, a steam turbine, a heat recovery steam generator, and an advanced control recovery system supplied by Mitsubishi Power. Power Engineering reported that the facility currently operates as a combined cycle gas turbine plant, but it has the potential to eventually run on 100 percent hydrogen fuel. [1]
David Borde, the chief executive officer of Entergy Texas, stated that the project ensures Texas families and businesses have necessary energy and infrastructure. He added that customers rely on the company to power critical parts of their daily operations. [1]
In short
- Entergy Texas has launched the 1,215 megawatt Orange County Advanced Power Station into service.
- Mitsubishi Power supplied the turbines, steam generator, and control systems for the Texas plant.
- The plant can eventually be converted to run on up to 100 percent hydrogen.
Sources
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- [1]Entergy Texas’ 1.2 GW CCGT plant is now onlinePower Engineering, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Entergy Texas’ 1.2 GW CCGT plant is now onlinePower Engineering Magazine, 1d ago
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