Mitsubishi Power consortium to build Texas power plant

A consortium of Mitsubishi Power, Sargent & Lundy and TIC will provide Entergy Texas with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to build the 1.215 GW Orange County Advanced Power Station (OCAPS), Mitsubishi Power said on March 2.

Sargent & Lundy is the engineer of record, TIC is the constructor and Mitsubishi Power will supply its hydrogen-capable power train which includes two M501JAC enhanced air-cooled gas turbines, steam turbine, heat recovery steam generator, and advanced control system.

CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer Viamontes said that the plant’s hydrogen co-firing capability supports the plant’s long-term viability. “OCAPS will be strategically located near hydrogen producers, pipeline, storage and off-takers to leverage this important source of clean and reliable energy in the future,” Viamontes said.

The plant will be located near Bridge City, Texas and will be capable of powering more than 230,000 homes and use a combination of natural gas and hydrogen. The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the project.