New Corsican 130 MW power plant to feature 8 × MAN 18V51/60 engines optimised to run on 100% liquid biomass fuel of plant origin.
A consortium comprising MAN Energy Solutions and EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) specialist, Bonatti, has signed a contract with EDF PEI – a 100% subsidiary of EDF (Électricité de France SA) that builds and operates power-generation facilities in the French overseas departments and regions, and Corsica. The contract covers the construction and maintenance of a new power plant at Ricanto, near Ajaccio, which will replace the aging Le Vazzio plant in late 2027/early 2028.
Optimum performance and efficiency
The contract covers the construction and maintenance of a new power plant at Ricanto, near Ajaccio
The plant will be equipped with 8 × MAN 18V51/60 engines and have a total capacity of 130 MW with which to supply the Corsican power grid.
Speaking at the contract-signing ceremony on September 6th 2024, Uwe Lauber – CEO of MAN Energy Solutions – said: “We are proud to be involved in this project with Bonatti, which will help reduce CO2 emissions from power generation in Corsica. The Ricanto power plant will play an essential role in guaranteeing Corsica's energy security while significantly minimising its ecological impact. MAN 18V51/60 engines are specially designed to accommodate running on liquid biomass with optimum performance and efficiency.”
Additionally, MAN PrimeServ – the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions that already provides maintenance for several, existing EDF-PEI power plants – will provide maintenance for 25 years for the future Ricanto bioenergy plant. The long-term service agreement includes provision for spare parts, major maintenance, technical services and training modules for EDF-PEI personnel.
