Argan Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gemma Power System, received a notice to proceed on its previously announced engineering, procurement and construction services contract with Sandow Lakes Energy Company, LLC of Rockdale, Texas, for a 1.2-gigawatt ultra-efficient natural gas-fired plant in Lee County, Texas.
Construction is expected to begin this summer, with an expected project completion date in 2028.
The plant will be developed and owned by a SLEC subsidiary and will operate within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
This combined cycle power station will consist of two Siemens Energy SGT6-9000HL gas turbines, “among the most technologically advanced turbines in the world, featuring high power output, excellent fuel efficiency, and the capability to operate on hydrogen with only minor modifications to the equipment,” an April 7 Argan news release noted.
The combined cycle power station will be located near a 24-inch tap off the Matterhorn Natural Gas Pipeline.
Argan’s primary business is providing a full range of construction and related services to the power industry. Argan’s service offerings focus on the engineering, procurement and construction of natural gas-fired power plants and renewable energy facilities, along with related commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services, through its Gemma Power Systems and Atlantic Projects Company operations.
