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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2003 -- Endesa has started up the first of three gas turbines that will shape the new Tenerife CCGT located in the Granadilla Thermal Plant; as well as the second gas turbine of the new Gran Canaria's CCGT located in the Barranco de Tirajana Thermal Plant.
The start up of these two CCGT's will enable the introduction of gas in the Canary Islands, diversifying the company generation mix in these islands.
Until the start of the combined cycle mode, the above mentioned turbines will operate as open cycle, increasing Endesa's installed capacity by 10.8% in Tenerife and by 22% in Gran Canaria
Schedule and investment
Endesa expects to start up Gran Canaria's CCGT in the second half of 2004 adding 210 MW to the total installed capacity in the island. Total investment will amount to Euro 180 million.
The second gas turbine of Tenerife's CCGT will begin operations during the first half of 2004. With the completion of this CCGT, expected by 2005, 210 MW will be added to current total installed capacity in the island. Total investment will amount to Euro 180 million.
Both power plants represent the largest industrial investment made in the Islands since the construction of the Barranco de Tirajana (Gran Canaria) and Granadilla (Tenerife) power plants in 1996.
CCGT advantages
The main advantages of the new CCGTs design are: flexibility, since it will be able to operate under any load factor scenario with fast adjustment to load variations; ability to start up in a short time; reliable design and availability; high efficiency; and lastly, the optimal environmental conditions in which it operates, both relating to emissions and noise reduction.
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