According to GE Energy, the gas turbine generator is rated at approximately 32MW in ambient conditions.
The unit is to operate in combined cycle and would be capable of running on either high hydrogen synthesis gas (syngas) or natural gas. As the primary fuel, the syngas will be generated from a gasification system where the garbage is converted into high hydrogen syngas after being processed through a reactor. To meet environmental requirements, a water injection system would be adopted to limit the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
Charles Blankenship, general manager of GE Energy’s aeroderivative business, said: This GE LM2500+G4 has excellent fuel flexibility by design. The package and combustion systems are being adapted and optimized for this low BTU fuel. We are pleased to support the Malagrotta power plant in providing a unit capable of operating on this renewable fuel source.
