Shaw completes new natgas-fired US power plant
The Shaw Group said Wednesday that it completed construction of a new, 500-megawatt nominal combined-cycle natural gas-fired plant for NV Energy at the existing Harry Allen Generating Station north of Las Vegas.
With the addition of the new generating station, NV Energy significantly increased its electricity generating capacity to meet the power needs of southern Nevada, officials said. The plant has been released to the owner for commercial operation.
Shaw received the engineering, procurement and construction contract from NV Energy in 2008 and began construction in 2009. As part of substantial completion, Shaw completed commissioning and testing of the units in April. All performance and environmental guarantees were achieved and verified during the testing period, the company said.
The gas turbine combined cycle project uses state-of-the art environmental control technology to minimize emissions. The two new combustion turbine generators work with two heat recovery steam generators that capture waste heat and convert it to steam to power a single steam turbine generator.
Incorporating advanced technology specifically designed for a western US environment, the plant uses a dry cooling system that helps to produce electricity by using only a fraction of the water required by other similar facilities.
"Shaw's long history of delivering safe, clean and efficient power plants in the gas, coal, geothermal and nuclear industries was a strong factor in us completing the Harry Allen project to our client's satisfaction," said Clarence Ray, chief CEO of Shaw's power group.
"Our range of power services, along with our ability to conduct multiple projects simultaneously, helps our clients and the nation to build a strong and diverse energy mix, and natural gas plays an important role."
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