Bergen Engines and Sampol Collaborate to Power 25MW Power Plant for the Island of Roatán, Honduras

BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS, Honduras - May 24, 2024 - PRLog -- Bergen Engines, a leading producer of medium speed engines and generating sets, is pleased to announce a strategic consortium with Sampol Ingeniería y Obras (SAMPOL), a multinational applied engineering company specialized in energy efficiency, renewables, and digitization, to deliver a new 25MW power plant to the island of Roatán, Honduras.

Roatán Electric Company (RECO), the island's premier energy service provider, selected this consortium to reinforce its commitment to clean energy generation and ensure a reliable power supply for Roatán and Santos Guardiola municipalities. With nearly three decades of service, RECO prioritizes safe and reliable energy solutions to meet the needs of Roatán 's vibrant tourism industry.

Today, RECO utilizes a hybrid mix of renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and existing propane engines. The company chose to scale their operations with Bergen Engines due to Bergen's renowned efficiency, superior output based on propane gas, and reliability in varying conditions.

"This investment contributes with the economic growth and development of the island of Roatán, Bay Islands, since it represents the generation of clean-green energy through LPG Power plant, aligned with the goals of the modern world in the search to preserve the environment. Most of the Caribbean islands have diesel- generation power plants and our vision to be the pioneer company in the market with this type of technology, positions us as a changing company, leading and representing a model for the electrical industry in the region," commented Ramiro Tumbaco, General Manager of RECO.

The heart of the new project will be three B36:45V20 generator sets from Bergen Engines in baseload operation. Powered by propane, these engines offer a market-leading output with a minimized derate of 25% compared to natural gas, thanks to their innovative design. Developed in close collaboration with customers and service organizations, Bergen's B36:45 engine sets a new standard for efficiency and reliability in power generation, delivering up to 600kW per cylinder on natural gas and an impressive 450kW per cylinder on propane gas, while optimizing lifecycle costs and meeting stringent emission regulations.

As a company, Bergen Engines aims to be at the forefront of fuel flexibility. Today, the company leads research and development programs for future fuels like ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen. By the end of 2024, the company is working to successfully develop an engine operating on 100% hydrogen fuel, displaying its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Read more at https://www.bergenengines.com/roatan-island/