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Émile Martin
Location: Tahiti
Operator: Electricite de Tahiti SA
Configuration: 4 X 14 MW 12PC4.2 engines, 4 X 17 MW 18V46 engines
Operation: 1986-2009
Fuel: HFO
E/G supplier: SEMT, Alsthom, Wartsila, ABB
Quick facts: This is the largest power station in French Polymecia. It is located in the Punaruu Valley.
Émile Martin was aprominent local businessman and politician
Photograph courtesy of Electricite de Tahiti SA
Posted 8 Aug 2012 |
Kayangel
Location: Palau
Operator: Palau Public Utilities Corp
Configuration: 2 X 100 kW
Operation: ??
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: ??
Quick facts: Kayangel power plant has six employees and serves the approximately 150 inhabitants of the tiny Palau state of Kayangel about 24km north of Koror. This atoll power system was transferred to PPUC in 2002.
Photograph courtesy of Palau Public Utilities Corp
Posted 26 May 2012 |
Kinoya Extension
Location: Fiji
Operator: Telesource (Fiji) Ltd
Configuration: 4 X 7.4-MW 16CM32 engines
Operation: 2005
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: Cat
EPC: Fiji Power Services
Quick facts: The Kinoya extension plant came onlin in Nov 2005 and can supply about a quarter of Viti Levu’s
grid power. It is capable of running on biofuels. Photograph courtesy of Caterpillar
Posted 15 Dec 2007 |
Malakal Extension
Location: Palau
Operator: Palau Public Utilities Corp
Configuration: 2 X 3.4-MW 12KU30 engines
Operation: 1998
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: MHI
EPC: Nishimatsu Construction Co, Takanashi Sangyo Co
Quick facts: This plant is at Malakal Harbor on Koror. The extension was funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Photograph courtesy of Takanashi Sangyo Co Ltd
Posted 11 Mar 2009 |
Peleliu
Location: Palau
Operator: Palau Public Utilities Corp
Configuration: 2 X 750 kW, 1 X 430 kW
Operation: 2000
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: ??
EPC: Takanashi Sangyo Co
Quick facts: This plant was funded by Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA)
program of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Photograph courtesy of Takanashi Sangyo Co Ltd
Posted 11 Mar 2009 |
Piti
Location: Guam
Operator: Marianas Energy
Configuration: 2 X 45 MW 10K90MC-S engines, 1 X 2.1-MW steam set
Operation: 1999
Fuel: heavy oil
E/G supplier: MAN B&W
Quick facts: This plant in Apa Harbor sells power to Guam Power Authority, which supplies fuel for the project. Ownership will be transferred
to GPA after 20yrs.
Photograph courtesy of Marianas Energy
Posted 27 Jun 2001
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Plant I (Lower Base)
Location: Northern Marianas
Operator: Commonwealth Utilities Corp
Configuration: 4 X 6 MW 18V40/54, 4 X 18V52/55B engines
Operation: 1979-1991
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: MAN B&W, MHI
Quick facts: This is the main power plant on Saipan and typically supplies about 75% of the island's electricity.
Photograph courtesy of Commonwealth Utilities Corp
Posted 11 Feb 2006 |
Popua (Nuku'alofa)
Location: Tonga
Operator: Tonga Power Ltd
Configuration: 2 X 1.2 MW KS S6 engines, 2 X 1.7 MW K5 engines, 4 X 1.4 3516B engines
Operation: 1972-1998
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: Mirrlees, Brush, Caterpillar, Kato
Quick facts: The Popua power station was built and operated by Tonga
Electric Power Board, transferred to Shoreline Power around 1997, and then
returned to government-owned Tonga Power Ltd in late 2007. It is by far
the largest power station in the Kingdom.
Photograph by Ilan Kelman
Posted 20 Oct 2007 |
Tafuna
Location: American Samoa
Operator: American Samoa Power Authority
Configuration: 9 X 1 MW
Operation: 2011
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: Aggreko
Quick facts: On 29 Sep 2009, American Samoa was hit by tsunamis resulting
from a large submarine earthquake in the region. Among other things, the
waves destroyed the Satala power station on Tutuila Island.
A total of 18 containerized Aggrekko engines were installed including nine
at Tafuna. These were operational from 21 Feb 2010.
Photograph courtesy of US Federal Energy Management Agency
Posted 21 Feb 2011 |
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Tenjo Vista
Location: Guam
Operator: Guam Power Authority
Configuration: 6 X 4.4 MW
Operation: 1997-1999
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: Caterpillar
Quick facts: In 1993, GPA purchased eight 4.4-MW medium-speed gensets. Two were permanently
installed at Talofofo and the remaining six units were temporarily located
at the Guam Airport Industrial Park and the Old Guam Memorial
Hospital. These units were relocated to Tenjo Vista for permanent siting. Four were operational in Oct
1997 and the remaining two in early 1999.
Photograph courtesy of Guam Advance Enterprises
Posted 9 Mar 2006 |
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Tinian
Location: Northern Marianas
Operator: Telesource CNMI
Configuration: 4 X 2.5 MW, 2 X 5 MW
Operation: 1999
Fuel: diesel oil
E/G supplier: EMD, Wartsila
EPC: Telesource
Quick facts: This project is in San Jose Village and cost about $40mn. It
generates electricity for sale to and distribution by Commonwealth Utilities Corp.
Photograph courtesy of Pernix Universal
Posted 12 Mar 2011 |
