The hybrid power unit has been ordered by an unnamed oil and gas producer active in Sierra Chata, in the province of Neuquén. Under the contract, Aggreko will provide a bespoke hybrid package comprising of 6 MW electric capacity from gas generators, combined with a 1 MW energy storage unit.
This hybrid approach will increase the power plant’s overall efficiency while reducing consumption by between 13 percent and 20 percent. For the client, this means lower power generation costs, carbon emissions, and improved reliability. The site uses gas produced on site, lowering fuel costs and increasing the site’s energy efficiency.
The project marks the first time Aggreko installs a battery storage system in Latin America, in the challenging region of Patagonia. Demand for such for hybrid power technologies are expected to rise as the energy transition progresses.
“As the market for off-grid generation capacity continues to evolve, we are seeing our customers demand ever-more innovative solutions to cut costs, reduce emissions and increase the reliability of their power supply,” said Aggreko’s Managing Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Pablo Varela.