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Aruba Utility Celebrates Final Takeover of Fourth Wärtsilä Power Plant over 20 Year Partnership

WEB Aruba’s Recip Phase IV Plant
WEB Aruba’s Recip Phase IV Plant

CARIBPR WIRE, ORANJESTAD, Aruba, Fri. May 17, 2024: Technology group Wärtsilä and Water – En Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V. (WEB) will celebrate the final takeover of Recip Phase IV, a 102 MW dual-fuel power plant on the Caribbean island of Aruba. The celebration marks the completion of four power plant projects with Wärtsilä delivered over the past 20 years. Wärtsilä supplied these plants on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. WEB’s baseload power production is based on an all-Wärtsilä generating fleet totalling 194 MW.

In 2017, WEB began an earnest effort to diversify its fuel mix with liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Recip Phase IV power plant features six Wärtsilä 18V50DF dual-fuel engines which can operate on both liquid and gaseous fuels, allowing for the transition to cleaner fuels. Initially, the plant will operate on heavy fuel oil (HFO) and transition to LNG as it becomes available on the island. The increased efficiency and transition to LNG will reduce overall emissions from the WEB generating complex.

As WEB continues to add renewables to the island, the flexibility provided by Wärtsilä’s faststarting and stopping engines will enable optimal use of these intermittent resources while ensuring system stability. Renewables, such as wind and solar, are highly variable in their energy production. The flexibility provided by Wärtsilä engine technology will allow for increased adoption of renewables while avoiding grid instability and blackouts, renewable curtailment, and higher system costs.

WEB Aruba has selected the most efficient assets to complement renewables as WEB works to build a reliable, renewable energy future for Aruba. Wärtsilä’s engine power plants have replaced older units with more efficient and flexible generation. The fuel flexibility provided by dual-fuel engines adds resiliency to the company’s system while also allowing for the transition to cleaner fuels and lower emissions.

“We are excited to partner with utilities like WEB who are actively making the energy transition happen. As the Caribbean region works to decarbonise electricity generation, it is crucial to increase system flexibility to manage cost, maintain reliability and optimally enable renewables to perform,” said Jon Rodriguez, Director, Engine Power Plants, North America at Wärtsilä Energy.

The final takeover signing ceremony will take place at the WEB Aruba on 17 May, 2024.

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Wärtsilä Energy in brief

Wärtsilä Energy is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers and the power sector to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system expertise. Our solutions include flexible engine power plants, energy storage and optimisation technology, and services for the whole lifecycle of our installations. Our engines are future-proof and can run on sustainable fuels. Our track record comprises 79 GW of power plant capacity, of which 18 GW are under service agreements, and over 125 energy storage systems, in 180 countries around the world.

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Wärtsilä in brief

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,800 professionals in more than 280 locations in 79 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2023, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.0 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Aruba Utility celebra adquisición final de cuarta central eléctrica Wärtsilä en 20 años de asociación

Central Recip Fase IV de WEB Aruba
Central Recip Fase IV de WEB Aruba

CARIBPR WIRE, ORANJESTAD, Aruba, May 18, 2024: El grupo de tecnología Wärtsilä and Water – En Energiebedrijf Aruba N.V. (WEB) celebrará la adquisición final de Recip Fase IV, una central eléctrica de biocombustible de 102 MW en la isla caribeña de Aruba. La celebración marca la conclusión de cuatro proyectos de centrales eléctricas con Wärtsilä entregados en los últimos 20 años. Wärtsilä suministró estas centrales sobre una base de ingeniería, adquisición y construcción (EPC). La producción de energía de carga base de WEB se basa en una flota generadora totalmente Wärtsilä totalizando 194 MW.

En 2017, WEB inició un serio esfuerzo para diversificar su mezcla de combustibles con gas natural licuado (GNL). La central eléctrica Recip Fase IV presenta seis motores de biocombustible Wärtsilä 18V50DF que pueden operar con combustibles líquidos y gaseosos, lo que permite la transición a combustibles más limpios. Inicialmente, la central operará con fuelóleo pesado (HFO) y hará la transición a GNL a medida que esté disponible en la isla. El aumento de la eficacia y la transición al GNL reducirán las emisiones generales del complejo generador de WEB.

Mientras WEB continúa la adición de energías renovables a la isla, la flexibilidad proporcionada por los motores de rápido arranque y parada de Wärtsilä permitirá la utilización de estos recursos intermitentes al mismo tiempo que asegura estabilidad del sistema. Las energías renovables, como eólica y solar, son altamente variables en su producción de energía. La flexibilidad proporcionada por la tecnología del motor Wärtsilä permitirá mayor adopción de energías renovables mientras que evita inestabilidad y apagones de red, reducción de energías renovables y mayores costos del sistema.

WEB Aruba ha seleccionado los activos más eficaces para complementar las energías renovables mientras que WEB trabaja para construir un futuro de energía renovable confiable para Aruba. Las centrales eléctricas de motores de Wärtsilä han reemplazado las unidades más antiguas por una generación más eficaz y flexible. La flexibilidad de combustible proporcionada por los motores de biocombustible agrega resistencia al sistema de la empresa al tiempo que permite la transición a combustibles más limpios y menores emisiones.

“Estamos muy contentos de asociarnos con empresas de servicios públicos como WEB que hacen que la transición energética ocurra de manera activa. Mientras la región del Caribe trabaja para descarbonizar la generación de electricidad, es crucial aumentar la flexibilidad del sistema para administrar los costos, mantener la confiabilidad y permitir que las energías renovables funcionen de manera óptima”, dijo Jon Rodríguez, director de centrales eléctricas de motores, América del Norte en Wärtsilä Energy.

La ceremonia final de firma de adquisición tendrá lugar en WEB Aruba el 17 de mayo de 2024.

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Wärtsilä Energy en resumen

Wärtsilä Energy lidera la transición hacia un futuro energético cien por ciento renovable. Ayudamos a nuestros clientes y al sector de energía a acelerar sus procesos de descarbonización a través de nuestras tecnologías líderes en el mercado y experiencia en sistemas de energía. Nuestras soluciones incluyen centrales eléctricas de motores flexibles, tecnología de almacenamiento y optimización de energía y servicios para todo el ciclo de vida de nuestras instalaciones. Nuestros motores están preparados para el futuro y pueden funcionar con combustibles sostenibles. Nuestra trayectoria incluye 79 GW de capacidad de central eléctrica, de los cuales 18 GW están bajo acuerdos de servicio y más de 125 sistemas de almacenamiento de energía distribuidos a 180 países en todo el mundo.

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Wärtsilä en resumen

Wärtsilä es un líder mundial en tecnologías innovadoras y soluciones de ciclo de vida para los mercados marino y energético. Enfatizamos la innovación en tecnología y servicios sostenibles para ayudar a nuestros clientes a mejorar continuamente el rendimiento ecológico y económico. Nuestro equipo dedicado y apasionado de 17.800 profesionales en más de 280 ubicaciones en 79 países da forma a la transformación de la descarbonización de nuestras industrias en todo el mundo. En 2023, las ventas netas de Wärtsilä alcanzaron un total de 6.0 mil millones de euros. Wärtsilä cotiza en el Nasdaq Helsinki.

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Invest Caribbean Now 2015 For The French Caribbean Island Of Saint-Martin

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Dr. Ma, Lin, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Beijing Municipal Government with responsibility for science, information technology, tourism, software development, education in Beijing was part of the panel on “Beijing-Caribbean Tourism and Investment Opportunities” at ICN 2014 at the Harvard Club in NYC. (Sharon Bennett image)

Carib PR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 15, 2015: The exotic French Caribbean island of Saint-Martin will this year put the spotlight on its global investment opportunities through an exclusive collaboration with Invest Caribbean Nowthe global private sector Caribbean investment agency.

The Office of Tourism of Saint-Martin, in conjunction with executives at ICN, will present the 2015 conference this September 28-30, 2015 in the capital of Marigot to spotlight on the Collectivité of French Saint-Martin.

This elite invitation only event will feature several officials from China along with key harbour developers and top regional and local stake holders from the north-eastern Caribbean.

“We are happy to host the 2015 Invest Caribbean Now conference this year in Saint Martin and to lead the way with this exciting partnership in the north-eastern Caribbean,” said Hon. Jeanne Rogers-Vanterpool, Présidente, Office de Tourisme de Saint-Martin. “We look forward to welcoming the Chinese and other delegates to this year’s event and to presenting the many facets of French Saint-Martin.”

“Invest Caribbean Now is excited to take ICN 2015 to the Caribbean this year through an exclusive collaboration with the Collectivité of French Saint-Martin, an island with tremendous growth potential in the north-eastern Caribbean,” commented  ICN founder, Felicia J. Persaud.

Partners for the 2015 event include Hard Beat Communications, the Chinese-American Business Development Center, the Sino-American Friendship Association, One Caribbean Television, CaribPRWire and News Americas Now. 

The Collectivité of French Saint Martin is located in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km (190 mi) east of Puerto Rico.  French Saint-Martin shares the 37 square mile island with Country Sint Maarten, a country within the Dutch Kingdom.  Marigot is the capital of the territory which is home to 108 different nationalities. The population of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin is estimated at 36,824. Much more than a beach-lover’s paradise, the island of Saint Martin is teeming with natural and cultural treasures. Thanks to its climate and untouched natural heritage, the territory offers unparalleled year-round water sports and outdoor activities.  Saint-Martin is also known for its duty-free shopping and luxury boutiques.

Invest Caribbean Now is the definitive private sector investment agency of the Caribbean. It is based in America’s financial capital of the world, New York City, and has as its main focus: wealth creation for the Caribbean region and its Diaspora by capitalizing on global trends and indigenous creativity while creating key partnerships.

Invest Caribbean Now, now in its fifth year, is the brainchild of Caribbean-born media entrepreneur, Felicia J. Persaud and is owned by Hard Beat Communications, Inc.

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SOURCE: Invest Caribbean Now

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