MPC Energy Solutions (MPCES) invests in a 2.6 MW grid-tied combined-heat-and-power plant (CHP) development project in Puerto Rico. This is the second project in Puerto Rico for MPC Energy Solutions, following the investment in its Neol CHP plant last year. The new plant will generate electricity using liquefied natural gas (LNG), improving operational efficiencies, and reducing both emissions and power costs.

The private off-taker is AMO Manufacturing, a local subsidiary and production facility of Johnson & Johnson Vision. Under the long-term energy supply agreement, the project will produce power and chilled water. The total investment costs are approximately USD 6 million.

MPCES who is a minority shareholder in Enernet Global, acquired a majority position in this development project. Engines from Siemens Energy will help operate the CHP plant, which is expected to commence operations in Fourth Quarter 2023. The plant is being built by turnkey contractor Teksol.

The CHP plant, located in Añasco, will deliver a minimum power load of 13 GWh a year and 2.6 m tons of chilled water. The project is expected to provide efficiency gains by improving the quality of the energy supply at the location and reduce operating expenditure.