KYMEA ENERGY CENTER I

Seventy-five (75) megawatt natural gas power plant.
Plant consists of four (4) Wärtsilä 18V50SG reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE).
The 18V50SG engines are the world’s largest four-stroke gas engines (18 MW), with 18 cylinders and a diameter of 50 cm. Each engine weighs 396 tons and is 18.6 meters long.
Fast-starting capability enables rapid response to fluctuations inherent to Ashwood Solar I intermittent generation.
Minimal water consumption with low greenhouse gas emissions.
100 construction jobs and 15 full-time jobs.

PURPOSE AND BENEFITS

In 2027, KYMEA has a need for additional power supply for the sole purpose of serving the All-Requirements (AR) members.Through KYMEA’s integrated resource planning (IRP) process, the RICE technology was identified as the preferred option to add to the portfolio due to:
• Efficient engines burning clean, low-cost natural gas.
• Low-carbon emissions.
• Modular, scalable design.
• Operational flexibility for balancing KYMEA’s load.
• Backup for renewable generation.
• Ease of maintenance with long service intervals.

KYMEA has awarded contracts to procure, construct, operate, and maintain the KYMEA Energy Center I power plant, leveraging KYMEA’s tax-exempt financing capability.

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SPECIAL MILESTONES

  • 5/2024-7/2025
    Permitting
  • 3/2024-10/2025
    Interconnection Process
  • 1/2025-4/2025
    Substation Site Prep
  • 7/2025-1/2027
    Substation Construction
  • 1/2026-4/2026
    Gas Light Construction
  • 4/2025-12/2026
    Plant Construction
  • 12/2026
    Engine Delivery
  • 12/2026-5/2027
    Plant Commissioning

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Updated in January 2025
Permitting

KYMEA is in the process of securing the necessary permits for its energy center by meeting all regulatory requirements and working closely with the required local, state, and federal agencies.

Updated in January 2025
Interconnection Process
KYMEA has started the interconnection process. Necessary interconnection and system impact studies are currently underway.

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