Antelope Station

Antelope Station, near Abernathy, Texas, reached commercial operation on June 24, 2011.  The plant can generate 165.4 megawatts of natural gas-fired electricity.  The plant consists of eighteen 9.34 MW Wartsilä reciprocating engine generators, each of which can achieve full output in five minutes. The generators  are a perfect choice to supplement intermittent generation as they can start quickly, are energy efficient and use virtually no water.

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Environmentally conscious

Antelope Station has low emissions and is considered an EPA minor source

165.4 Megawatts

Antelope Station has a maximum plant output of 165.4 MW

Closed-loop cooling

Wartsilä closed-loop cooling has minimal water consumption, only 1-3 gallons of water per engine, per day