Posted on September 1, 2025
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its flexible engine technology for a new 217 MW power plant to be installed in Nebraska, USA. The contract has been awarded by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), a public corporation and political sub-division of the State of Nebraska. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2025.
The plant will be located near Hallam, Nebraska and will operate 12 Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines running primarily on natural gas fuel. However, the engines can flexibly switch to diesel fuel if there are interruptions in natural gas supply, such as during challenging weather conditions.
The Wärtsilä engines are scheduled to be delivered to the site in August 2027, and the plant is expected to commence commercial operations in 2028. Wärtsilä’s flexible engine technology facilitates the possible integration of renewable energy to the system.
“This project emphasises the importance of flexible engine power plant solutions in the energy system, providing reliable power supply and operations when needed. By meeting fuel resilient asset needs, and by enabling flexible generation, we are serving the local communities,” comments Jon Rodriguez, Energy Business Director, Engine Power Plants, North America at Wärtsilä Energy.
Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers and the power sector to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system expertise. Our solutions include flexible engine power plants, energy storage and optimisation technology, and services for the whole lifecycle of our installations. Our engines are future-proof and can run on sustainable fuels. Our track record comprises 79 GW of power plant capacity and over 130 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world. Over 30% of our operating installed base is under service agreements.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 18,300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2024, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.4 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.wartsila.com
