Case Studies
Newport Gas Peaking Power Plant 33KV
Newport
The Newport peaking plant is a state-of-the-art facility designed to address the growing need for reliable, on-demand power in the region. The plant utilises the latest advancements in gas turbine technology, ensuring high efficiency and low emissions. This technology enables rapid start-up times, making it an ideal solution for balancing the grid during peak demand periods.
From a technical perspective, the Newport project comprises the following principal components:
• 10 gas reciprocating engines at 2 megawatts each
• Total power output of 20MW
• Switchgear and Master Control rooms
• Single-storey brick DNO Switch room
• Gas infrastructure with directional drilling 110m
• Medium pressure gas supply pipework
• 33KV High-voltage transformer & ancillary transformer
• Infrastructure and commissioning work.
Scope of Work
Alconex are appointed as the Principal Contractors offering a full turnkey design and build solution. Having secured a substantial load of 20MVA from NGED, the Distribution Network Operator. As a fully accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we have handled the entire design and installation for the 33kv connection, with the site subsequently adopted and maintained by an appointed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).
Electric and Gas is the responsibility of Alconex and consists of 3 x 90mm ducts with 95mm steel wired connections to ten Genset containers. The M&E design, to all ten containers, including substation, control room fit out, overground gas connections connected to ten containers will be completed by Alconex.
Primary substation is expected to be built and commissioned in 2025.
Project Value
£6M
Full scheme value