Author Archives: admin

HOUSTON, TX, September 30, 2021 – PROENERGY announced that its latest PowerFLX turnkey power plant solution—the 288-MW Mark One facility for WattBridge Energy, LLC— has started construction in Brazoria County. Anticipated to be online by November 2022, the plant will support renewable energy development and deliver reliable power during peak-demand times, including severe heat waves and winter weather.

The Mark One project will be powered by six LM6000 gas-turbine packages. A subsidiary of PROENERGY, WattBridge is among the most prolific owner/operators of LM6000 aeroderivative engines in the world. Each plant—a true turnkey PROENERGY peak-power solution that includes the complete balance of plant from engine to water treatment to high-voltage substation—is installed with the vision to accelerate renewable energy growth.   

“Facilities like Mark One serve as the bridge between a hydrocarbon-dominant past and a fully renewable future,” says Jeff Canon, PROENERGY CEO. “In addition to serving as a critical energy resource during peak-demand events, WattBridge facilities are key enablers for wind and solar-generation growth by filling gaps in energy supply with reliable, reduced-emission power generation.”

Project speed is enabled by a unique collaborative model that spans major equipment supply, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) execution, government, regulatory bodies, and a strategic mix of business partners.

“We’re proud to have placed this project on the fast track for the citizens of Brazoria County by collaborating with supportive and motivated teams at Brazoria County, our financing partners, our gas supplier, ERCOT, and our offtake client, Shell Energy North America,” says WattBridge President, Mike Alvarado. “By compiling an ace team of expertise across the board, the Mark One project will accelerate from close of financing to supporting peak-power demand in just 16 months.”

Key parties in the Mark One project are:

Facility Owner—WattBridge Energy
Plant Equipment, Engineering, Construction, and Operation—PROENERGY
Financing—MUFG Union Bank, N.A., CoBank ACB, and Truist Bank
Gas Transmission—Enbridge Brazoria Interconnector Gas Pipeline, LLC and Enbridge Texas Eastern Transmission, LP
Gas Supplier—ConocoPhillips Company  
Power Offtake—Shell Energy North America (U.S.), LP
Transmission Service Provider—CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC  

#   #   #
About WattBridge
WattBridge Energy LLC is a Houston, Texas-based peak-power solutions developer and operator. Serving as a bridge between emissions-intensive power generation and a fully renewable future, WattBridge operates under the vision of enabling wind and solar-energy growth. With 1,536 MW operating or under construction in the Greater Houston area and a further 2,016 MW in advanced development—all driven by reliable LM6000 engines—WattBridge is among the largest operators of this technology in the world. For more on WattBridge, visit www.wattbridge.info.

About PROENERGY
Based in Sedalia, Missouri, PROENERGY is a global peak-power solutions provider with operational experience on every continent. The company offers vertically integrated aeroderivative power services, including engineering, construction, operations, repair, maintenance, research, and true, turnkey peak-power facilities that include the complete balance of plant. For more on PROENERGY, visit www.proenergyservices.com.

SEDALIA, MO (June 18, 2021) – PROENERGY announced that it was selected by Freeport Electric and successfully executed an LPT-S5B Exchange and Service Bulletin work at their location in Freeport, New York. PROENERGY’s Independent Level IV Aero Depot received the LPT on December 16th and completed the project on December 30th.

Freeport Electric serves a community of over 45,000 people with a customer base of approximately 15,000. The power plant has a rating of 68.2 MWs and operates 3 Rolls Royce GTs with a combined capacity of 18.2 MWs and 1 LM6000PC with a capacity rating of 50 MWs.

“The entire process from the time first contact to invoicing was seamless. The turnaround time was less than half of the competitors and we were up and running just in time for the local deep freeze high energy demands,” said Keith Muchnick, Freeport Electric Superintendent of Power Plants.

“Our unmatched depot turnaround time separates PROENERGY from the competition.  We understand the importance of minimizing our customer’s downtime and having their unit back in the package producing power. Our business strategy is focused around this effort. Freeport Electric’s LPT was completed in 14 days” said PROENERGY Chief Commercial Officer, Carlos Picon.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (June 18, 2021) – PROENERGY announced that it was selected by Nevada Cogeneration Associates #2 and successfully executed a planned outage for a 1X LM2500 Gas Generator at their Black Mountain facility. PROENERGY was performing a planned outage on an LM2500 Gas Generator. Additionally, Nevada Cogen #2 contracted with PROENERGY for an unplanned outage that brought about a need for a lease engine to minimize downtime.

NCA2 is a fully contracted, 85 MW natural gas-fired Qualifying Facility that sells 100% of its electric output to Nevada Power under the terms of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement.

“NCA2 had an emergency shutdown due to a cracked turbine mid-frame flange. PROENERGY Field Services’ team was on-site within 24 hours and swapped their existing unit with a lease engine which minimized NCA2’s downtime” said John Stevens, PROENERGY’s Senior Vice President AeroAdvantage.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (June 18, 2021) – PROENERGY announced that it was selected by Prairie Power and successfully executed unplanned maintenance for an LM6000 at their Alsey facility in Alsey, Illinois. PROENERGY transported the Unit 6 LM6000 to their Independent Level IV Aero Depot in Sedalia, Missouri for a Major Repair.

Prairie Power, Inc. is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative. Prairie Power, Inc. produces and supplies wholesale electricity to 10 electric distribution cooperatives in central Illinois.

PROENERGY was ready and equipped to handle Prairie Power’s unplanned maintenance to find the root cause of their LM6000 problems. “Our Field Services team meticulously tore the engine down to each module exploring the extent of necessary maintenance and repaired Prairie Power’s engine to as-new condition,” said PROENERGY Senior Vice President AeroAdvantage, John Stevens.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.PROENERGYservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (June 18, 2021) – PROENERGY announced that it was selected by Heartland Generation and successfully executed an LM6000PD Hot Section Exchange at their Poplar Hill Generation Plant. PROENERGY’s Independent Level IV Aero Depot Supplied rotable Hot Section compliant with all current Service Bulletins.
 
The Poplar Hill Generating Plant is a 45 MW natural gas-fired plant located near Grande Prairie, Alberta and provides northwest Alberta with necessary transmission system support. It is an important source of additional electric energy for the Alberta grid and is solely owned and operated by Heartland Generation
 
“Having rotable hot sections available and in stock at the time of a critical need is the backbone of our business.  We excel at providing rotable parts for quick exchange, component repairs and outstanding field services so our customers can continue doing business uninterrupted” said Carlos Picon, PROENERGY Chief Commercial Officer.
 
PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

SEDALIA, MO (June 18, 2021) – PROENERGY announced that it was selected by Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and successfully executed service bulletin implementation repairs for an LM6000PC at PROENERGY’s Independent Level IV Aero Depot. PROENERGY’s original scope of work was to investigate the root cause of an oil leak on an LM6000PC. Upon further inspection and review, the PROENERGY team repaired the leak and implemented 8 different service bulletins.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC), based in Little Rock, is proud to provide power for more than 500,000 members of Arkansas’ 17 electric distribution cooperatives. AECC was created in 1949 to provide Arkansas’ electric cooperatives with a reliable and affordable power supply.

PROENERGY’s Level IV Aero Depot Technicians were ready and equipped to handle AECC’s maintenance concerns, while thoroughly understanding each service bulletin scope to implement a solution. “Our certified AeroAdvantage technicians begin with a thorough analysis of our customer’s aeroderivative turbine equipment. Every LM6000 in our care receives expert service often exceeding customer’s expectations,” said PROENERGY Senior Vice President AeroAdvantage, John Stevens.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (November 24, 2020) – PROENERGY announced that it has been selected by WattBridge Energy, LLC (WattBridge) for the Braes Bayou Power Station as part of its Path to Power, a 2 GW platform in the ERCOT market. PROENERGY will provide a turnkey power plant solution that will include 6 LM6000PC peaking generation units with a total capacity of 288 MW.

WattBridge is a Houston, Texas based firm responsible for the development and operation of peaker power solutions enabling renewable energy growth. WattBridge has over 1.3 GW of generation planned for 2021.

PROENERGY supports WattBridge’s commitment to bridging the gap to a responsible and sustainable energy future. PROENERGY’s PowerFLX packages deliver a new era in efficient, reliable, low-cost energy for the world’s evolving energy landscape. “PROENERGY’s standardized PowerFLX plant design enables WattBridge with a clear path forward to a more stable and sustainable energy future,” said ProEnergy CEO, Jeff Canon.

“We’re committed to delivering a fast, safe and cost-effective pathway to greener, more sustainable energy future for the residents of Texas. ProEnergy makes it possible for us to accelerate the innovation timeline on carbon-neutral power generation technologies” added WattBridge CEO, Mike Alvarado.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri and Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (May 15, 2020) – PROENERGY announced that it has been selected by WattBridge Energy, LLC (WattBridge) for the Topaz Power Station as part of its Path to Power, a 2 GW platform in the ERCOT market. PROENERGY will provide a turnkey power plant solution that will include 7 LM6000PC peaking generation units with a total capacity of 336 MW.

WattBridge is a Houston, Texas based firm responsible for the development and operation of peaker power solutions enabling renewable energy growth. WattBridge has over 1.3 GW of generation planned for 2021.

“PROENERGY supports WattBridge’s commitment to bridging the gap to a responsible and sustainable energy future. Our PowerFLX packages deliver quick start, highly efficient gas-fired aeroderivative turbines at-the- ready to support their renewable power counterparts” said PROENERGY CEO, Jeff Canon.

“Facilities like this enable the growth of renewable wind and solar generation in the electricity market and are a key feature to cost effective and reliable electricity to the ERCOT market. We are pleased to partner with PROENERGY in our commitment to a sustainable energy future” added WattBridge CEO, Mike Alvarado.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri and Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version

SEDALIA, MO (April 3, 2020) – National blood supplies are at an all-time low across the United States. While the American Red Cross sponsored blood drives continue to be cancelled amid the coronavirus outbreak, PROENERGY answered the call by making the decision to step up and sponsor an employee blood drive to combat the emergency need.

A March 17, 2020, press release from the American Red Cross noted that to date, nearly 2,700 of its blood drives have been canceled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

With short notice, the American Red Cross Blood Drive was set up on the PROENERGY campus Thursday, March 26, 2020, where 26 employees donated by giving blood to help save lives amid the worldwide pandemic. All necessary precautions were made to ensure the donors, staff and donations were safe.

 “It is humbling to see our workforce so ready to step up at a moment’s notice in order to make a difference in the lives of others,” said PROENERGY CEO, Jeff Canon.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Sedalia, MO (December 31, 2019) – PROENERGY announced that it has been selected by WattBridge Energy, LLC (WattBridge) for the HO Clarke Power Station as part of its Path to Power, a 2 GW platform in the ERCOT market. ProEnergy will provide a turnkey power plant solution that will include 6 LM6000PC peaking generation units with a total capacity of 288 MW.

WattBridge is a Houston, Texas based firm responsible for the development and operation of peaker power solutions enabling renewable energy growth. WattBridge has over 1.3 GW of generation planned for 2021.

PROENERGY will provide the technology to support WattBridge’s commitment to bridge the gap to a responsible and sustainable energy future. PROENERGY’s PowerFLX packages exclusively utilize LM6000 aeroderivative turbines that are enhanced through a proprietary optimization and recommissioning program delivering industry benchmark performance and reliability at an unprecedented value. “PROENERGY’s units will enable increased renewable energy growth and integration across the market, while meeting required emissions guidelines,” said PROENERGY CEO, Jeff Canon.

“The HO Clarke project will provide a critical energy resource to the region during peak demands in the Summer and Winter months and support continued commercial and residential growth in the area” added WattBridge President, Mike Alvarado.

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. PROENERGY has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri and Houston, Texas; and international locations in a number of countries including Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan. More information is available on PROENERGY’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Download PDF Version