Power Plants and Technology
First-class technology for efficient and responsible power generation
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SCC Power have four power plants strategically located a few kilometers from the City of Buenos Aires.
San Pedro Thermal Power Plant
Location: 164 km NW of the City of Buenos Aires
Start up: Simple cycle, February 2018 / Combined cycle, March 2024
Generation capacity: 209 MW
SCC Power San Pedro was awarded, through Resolution SEE 287/17, with a new 105 MW PPA for the expansion and conversion of its plant to combined cycle. The project has now been completed, and the plant is operating in combined cycle mode with a total installed capacity of 208.5 MW.
The plant operates in a 3x1 combined cycle configuration, consisting of three Siemens SGT-800 gas turbines and one steam turbine.
The power plant is adjacent to the San Pedro Transformer Station, owned by TRANSBA (the concessionaire of the power transmission system in the Province of Buenos Aires), directly connected to the 132 kV line through the transformer station.
How the combined cycle works
The combined cycle consists of capturing waste heat from the three gas turbines and producing steam in three boilers that will feed the new steam turbine, allowing additional power generation without extra fuel.
Las Palmas Thermal Power Plant
Location: 90 km NE of the City of Buenos Aires
Start up: April 20, 2018
Generation capacity: 202 MW
The power plant has a configuration of 4 Siemens SGT-800 simple cycle gas turbines with a generating capacity of 202 MW.
It is adjacent to the Las Palmas Transformer Station, owned by TRANSBA (concessionaire of the power transmission system in the Province of Buenos Aires) directly connected to the 132 kV line through the transformer station.
Matheu Thermal Power Plant
Location: 56 km NW of the City of Buenos Aires
Start up: May 22, 2018
Generation capacity: 254 MW
The power plant consists of 4 Siemens TRENT 60 gas turbines generating 254 MW.
It is adjacent to the Matheu Transformer Station, owned and operated by Edenor (the largest power distribution company in Argentina in number of customers). It is directly connected to the 220 kV line through the transformer station.
Lujan Thermal Power Plant
Location: 68 km NW of the city of Buenos Aires
Start up: May 30, 2018
Generation capacity: 127 MW
The power plant consists of 2 Siemens TRENT 60 gas turbines with a 27 MW total generation capacity.
It is adjacent to the Lujan II Transformer Station, owned and operated by TRANSBA (concessionaire of the power transmission system in the Province of Buenos Aires). It is directly connected to the 32 kV line through the transformer station.
Our Technology
Quality, power, performance and maximum efficiency
Based on the proven capabilities of the technology we use, the power plants operate with high reliability and availability.
Siemens SGT-800 gas turbine
The Siemens SGT-800 gas turbine offers wide flexibility in fuels, operating conditions, maintenance concepts, overall solutions and rating. This turbine operates at the Las Palmas and San Pedro power plants and combines a robust and simple design with high reliability and easy maintenance, as well as high efficiency with low emissions.
Easily adaptable to the combined cycle, the turbine can operate at full load in less than 25 minutes after a hot start, making it also available as backup equipment in renewable-based power generation.
Main features:
- High electrical efficiency with low deterioration.
- Adaptable to different operating and functioning schemes.
- Requires low pressure of the gas supplied.
- High level of exhaust gases, achieving an excellent environment for cogeneration or combined cycle.
Siemens Industrial Trent 60, the most advanced gas turbine for industrial use
Used at the Lujan and Matheu power plants, the Siemens Industrial Trent 60 is the most advanced gas turbine currently available for industrial use, producing up to 66 MW with a performance of almost 42%.
The aeroderivative gas turbine with Rolls Royce Aero Engine technology has set a new benchmark in terms of power output, fuel and cost savings, with its short delivery and installation times and smooth operation.
Main features:
- Flexible aeroderivative power: start and restart in less than ten minutes with multiple start capability.
- Reduced support surface and light weight.
- Optimal performance proven by the aeronautics industry.
- Complete maintenance in less than 24 hours.
- Highest efficiency single cycle gas turbine.
