Everllence Signs O&M Contract, Supplies Engines for Texas Power Plant

Under a signed operation and maintenance (O&M) contract with the Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB), Everllence will man and maintain KPUB’s balancing power plant facility in Colorado County, TX, which is currently under construction. KPUB also contracted Everllence (formerly MAN Energy) to supply six 18V51/60G gas engines and auxiliary equipment, urea, lubricants, logistics, and administration, ensuring cost-efficiency and reliable operation.

“This lighthouse project is the first generation facility KPUB will own—a major leap forward for our utility,” said Mike Wittler, General Manager & CEO, Kerrville Public Utility Board. “Everllence’s professionalism and proven expertise operating plants of this scale and complexity have given us a high level of confidence in taking that step. The plant will deliver reliable, flexible generation that helps shield our customers from market volatility while supporting the long-term affordability of electric service in Kerrville.”

The planned 124-MW power plant is the first project funded by the Texas Energy Fund (TEF), helping to minimize volatile electricity tariffs for over 24,000 households and businesses in Kerrville and the surrounding area. TEF supports gas-fired power generation projects across Texas, and KPUB’s plant may begin operation in 2027.

Site of upcoming power plant | Image Credit: Everllence

“We’re honored that KPUB has entrusted us with the full operation and maintenance of their 124-MW plant,” said Bernd Philipp, Head of Operation & Maintenance Agreements of Everllence PrimeServ. “The project marks our first O&M contract in the United States under our new name, Everllence. While our name may be new, we remain the same competent and reliable partner that we have always been.”

The power plant will balance the grid by generating and transmitting fast, flexible power during peak demand or energy shortage periods. It’s located approximately 50 miles from Everllence’s U.S.-based headquarters in Brookshire, TX.

“The plant’s proximity to our U.S. headquarters enhances logistical efficiency and ensures rapid spare-parts availability,” said Chris Gray, Global Head of Sales and Contracts at Everllence PrimeServ. “Our role as plant operator secures predictable low costs and minimizes supply-chain risks.”

Everllence’s Methanol Work

Last week, Everllence and MEYER RE partnered to develop and advance methanol retrofit solutions for existing maritime vessels, specifically converting four-stroke engines to methanol operation. Both companies will deploy their expertise to minimize the industry’s carbon footprint, improve operational efficiency, and comply with environmental regulations.

The collaboration will establish a practical and scalable roadmap for shippers to transition toward green fuel alternatives and sustainable maritime operations. The technical and operational strategy uses methanol as the primary fuel source and outlines vessel retrofitting, methanol fueling infrastructure, and setting sector-wide safety standards/practices.

And in early July 2025, Everllence received its first order for its dual-fuel methanol engine, 175DF-M, for a superyacht under construction at an undisclosed European shipyard. By July 2027, it will deliver two 12V175DF-M and one 16V175DF-M variable-speed yacht generator sets, including methanol fuel-supply systems.

Since the engine went into development in 2023, Everllence has received interest in its 175DF-M engine from the ferry, cruise, offshore, tug, superyacht, and governmental segments and has started working with several customers on concrete vessel concepts, including newbuilds that are methanol-capable on delivery and on methanol-ready concepts that allow future conversion of current ship designs via a retrofit scenario.