arlier this year Finning Energy & Transportation completed the installation of the exhausts to the gensets being used in a 20MW gas peaking project at Miners Road, Wrexham, a site being developed by Terra Firma Energy Limited. Assisted by Steve Foster Cranes, the final six exhaust stacks were successfully installed, concluding the assembly work on the gensets. The gas project went live in early February 2024, this followed by the cold commissioning phase for the generators. Additionally, a 10 MW co-located solar facility will be added to the site.
The Miners Road site, along with Terra Firma Energy’s portfolio of peaking assets, plays a vital role in the National Grid Electricity System Operator’s strategy for scalable power generation. Recent threats of rolling blackouts and planned power cuts highlight the importance of secure electricity supplies in the coming years.
Partnering with Finning CAT for the supply of generating sets ensures that Terra Firma Energy complies with the local planning authority and environmental permits’ noise and emission limits while maximizing profit margins. With the operating permit secured, the 23 MW power plant can now operate for 8760 hours annually, significantly increasing profitability. The project delivery team is overseeing the installation of all major generation items and ancillary equipment while monitoring the offsite design and reinforcement works carried out by both SPEN (Electric) and WWU (Gas).
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, 'the name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 12,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada', reports the company.
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