EthosEnergy’s contract with Energia 2000 supports the Dominican Republic-based 420-MW combined-cycle facility set to open later this year.
EthosEnergy signed a multi-year contract with Energia 2000, S.A., to provide third-party operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the 420-MW combined-cycle Manzanillo Power Land project in the Pepillo Salcedo, Montecristi province of the Dominican Republic.
“We are excited to partner with Energia 2000 as they look to bring reliable, secure energy to the Dominican Republic”, said Luis Vintimilla, vice president of O&M Business Development for EthosEnergy. “Our goals are to maximize plant availability, optimize performance, and ensure safe, long-term operation of the plant.”
The project, set to open in late 2025, features a Siemens Energy SGT6-8000H gas turbine and an SST6-3000 steam turbine. It focuses on energy efficiency to help produce clean, reliable, cost-effective electricity. The new plant sits alongside a natural gas terminal and port with a reception pier and breakwater.
“We chose EthosEnergy for the care, custody, and control of the Manzanillo project because of their proven experience and proactive and flexible approach to risk management,” said Jaime Santana Bonetti, Chairman of Energia 2000. “Once operational, this new facility will reset the bar for state-of-the-art energy efficiency in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Manzanillo Power Land Project; credit: Lindsayca Inc
This announcement comes on the heels of EthosEnergy announcing a multimillion-dollar O&M contract for the 850-MW Maisan combined-cycle power plant located near Basra, Iraq. Under the three-year, multi-million-dollar contract, EthosEnergy will:
Maisan Power Co. (MPC) operates the plant, which is part of the Raban Al Safina (RAS) Group. This award represents EthosEnergy’s first third-party care, custody, and control contract in the Middle East.
“The signing of this new contract strengthens our partnership with RAS Group and expands our presence in Iraq and its neighboring countries,” said Iain O’Brien, Senior Vice President of O&M, EthosEnergy. “It highlights EthosEnergy’s commitment to growing our O&M business and aligns with our strategy for the Middle East, a region that presents growth opportunities.We are excited about the opportunities this contract brings and look forward to continuing our collaboration. In a region where temperatures can soar to 50º C in summer, we take pride in assisting the local community to secure the reliable power they need.”
The facility has two Siemens Energy SGT5-4000F gas turbine gensets, one SST5-4000 steam turbine, one SGen5-2000H electric generator, and additional balance-of-plant equipment. Construction started in 2019, and the plant became operational in June 2022, producing and transmitting electrical power to Iraq’s national grid.
