Clarke Energy was contracted to undertake the ‘turnkey’ design and construction of the Blackwater Coal Seam Gas Power Station on behalf of Bow Energy. The site consists of 10 GE Jenbacher 3.0MWe gas engines with electrical efficiencies higher than 43%. The engines will be installed in purpose built individual enclosures, each with their own engine control compartment located at one end of the enclosure.
The site will use coal seam gas (CSG) from Bow Energy’s gas reserves. The properties of this gas deliver methane levels greater than 95%, with quality comparable to natural which provides a stable fuel source for this application.
The enclosures have been designed in line with GE Jenbacher’s installation guidelines. This facilitates easy access to the engines and supports the service engineer’s access to the containers. Upon completion of the contract Clarke Energy will undertake a long term operation and maintenance contract with Bow Energy. The contract includes operation and maintenance of the entire plant and is backed by Clarke Energy’s availability guarantees.
