The plant on the Caribbean coast began operation in 1993 with two combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) that provided thermoelectric energy to the Colombian grid. With more than 70% of Colombia’s power system characterized by large installed capacity for hydro power, the ability for Celsia to deliver power readily and reliably during dry seasons is critical to the country’s infrastructure.
To continue to provide electricity to thousands of Colombian homes and business, Celsia needed an upgrade solution that would improve plant reliability and availability while reducing costs. Celsia partnered with Siemens to redefine the performance of the two CCPPs in Barranquilla. After implementing an optimization plan that involved state-of-the-art modernizations rather than replacements, Celsia now delivers even more power to the national grid, benefiting from boosted startup reliability and shutdown, improved cybersecurity, and cost-saving efficiency.
