Wartsila Engines Will Power New Wisconsin Gas-Fired Plant

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 24 May 2022 22:48:12 +0000

A new natural gas-fired power plant project being developed by Wisconsin-based WEC Energy Group will use seven Wärtsilä 50SG gas engines. The Finland-based technology company on May 24 announced the equipment order, with the engines expected to be used at a planned 128-MW facility located near Wausau, Wisconsin, that would be built at the site […]

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Heavy Hauling: Moving 300-Ton Gas Engines from Europe to Michigan

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Two new power plants in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) came online earlier this year, supplying power for customers of Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. (UMERC), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group. WEC

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New Gas-Fired Plants Come Online in Michigan

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 16:10:12 +0000

Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. (UMERC) placed two new natural gas-fired generating stations into commercial operation on March 31, part of the company’s plan to reshape its generation fleet as it seeks to “balance reliability and customer cost with environmental stewardship.” UMERC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, also retired the coal-fired 430-MW Presque Isle […]

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