The Minister of Energy and Minas, Joel Santos Echavarría, headed a visit to the facilities of the Thermoelectric central Siba Energylocated in the tanquecitos, mouth girl, to know the advances In the construction of the combined cycle, a key phase that will strengthen the country’s electricity supply through technology avant -garde and high efficiency.
This project, developed in two phases, will increase the ability of net generation of 190 MW to 258 MW with the entry into operation of the combined cycle. This expansion will allow the recovery of the residual heat of its turbines, generating energy supplementary without requiring additional fuel, which will significantly increase its efficiency.
In a press release it was indicated that to date, Siba Energy He has reached one availability 98.71% and one reliability 99.14%, thanks to its modular design and the use of technology of solar turbines, which guarantee a constant supply of energy.
In addition, when operating with natural gas, the central reduces its emissions carbon, maintaining between 15 and 20 ppm of NOx, in compliance with international environmental standards.
In this context, Santos Echavarría reaffirmed the commitment of Government to promote initiatives that strengthen the national energy matrix and promote the generation from sources that contribute to the reduction of emissions of CO2.
For his part, José A. Rodríguez, general manager of Ege Haina, stressed that the investment total in the development of the central, in both phases, it will be around 430 million dollars, which shows the confidence of the consortium Siba Energy In economic stability and development of the Dominican Republic.
The first phase of the project entered into operation In February 2023, with a ability of 190 MW in open cycle. Built in a 10 -month record time, it has twelve natural gas turbines, capable of alternating with diesel and hydrogen. Its units have been gradually integrated, following the normal proceedings of regulatory test and compliance.
During his tour, the minister found the advances of the project, which will enter into operation In the summer of 2025. With the implementation of the second phase, the national system will have two Skoda Stg steam turbines and 12 HRSG heat recovery units, optimizing the use of fuel and significantly reducing energy consumption.
