The Guam Power Authority announced that a set of generator units achieved full operational status and integration into the Island Wide Power System.
As part of a temporary power agreement with Aggreko, the 20-megawatt power package has been commissioned for 24 months, featuring high-efficiency, ultra-low emission generators.
“This is a significant development in planned mid-term solutions to address Guam’s power shortfall,” GPA said.
During the first week of July, Aggreko’s management John Wilson, Area Manager – North Asia, and George Whyte, Managing Director of Aggreko, met with GPA management and onsite teams providing support and assurance that commissioning was close at hand since contracted in April, GPA noted.
Aggreko initiated generator performance testing and conducted internal and load testing, clearing a portion of the units over several days.
Coordination with GPA dispatch was also being finalized to establish communications and ensure seamless integration.
As the units were cleared they provided peak support as needed. On the evening of July 18, 2024, 20 MW were dispatched into the grid demonstrating the temporary power facility was cleared for full load.
"The successful implementation of this project with our partners at Aggreko is another successful step in our strategy to maintain an uninterrupted power supply for Guam,” said GPA General Manager John M. Benavente, P.E.
“The addition of 20 MW to our grid allows our teams to provide needed maintenance for generators that have been operating at capacity for the past year. It provides much-needed relief as we continue to work towards the long-term solution of bringing the Ukudu Power Plant online by September 15, 2025, with testing starting early as next year,” he said.
