Bergen for the Australian mines. With Penske Australia

Bergen for the Australian mines. If we had written Rolls-Royce Power Systems for Australian mines you would probably have thought of the 4000 series for some dump trucks. But no, this time we’re not talking about MTU, we’re talking about the 20 cylinder from Bergen (read HERE the full article published on Diesel International January 2019). […]

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Bergen for the Australian mines. If we had written Rolls-Royce Power Systems for Australian mines you would probably have thought of the 4000 series for some dump trucks. But no, this time we’re not talking about MTU, we’re talking about the 20 cylinder from Bergen (read HERE the full article published on Diesel International January 2019).

Bergen to the Australian mines
Rolls-Royce and its agent Penske Australia will deliver 15 medium speed gensets, based on the Rolls-Royce Bergen 20-cylinder B36:45 gas engine to power the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project in Western Australia, an unincorporated joint venture between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Iron Bridge and Formosa Steel IB.

Bergen for the Australian mines. With the B36:45 gas engine

Let’s discover what Bergen is going to do in the kangaroo’s homeland. “Rolls-Royce and its agent Penske Australia have signed a contract with Contract Power for the delivery of 15 medium speed gas gensets from Rolls-Royce’s Bergen Engines brand to power the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project in Western Australia, an unincorporated joint venture between Fortescue Metals Group subsidiary FMG Iron Bridge and Formosa Steel IB. The gensets are based on the new Rolls-Royce Bergen 20-cylinder B36:45 gas engine, which was introduced to the global market at the end of 2018. The engine platform sets a new standard in power and efficiency with exceptionally low fuel consumption and emissions. Through the Pilbara Generation Project, the Rolls-Royce Bergen gas gensets will be integrated with a 150 MW solar PV farm and battery storage. The hybrid energy system will be connected to the new transmission network Fortescue is building in the Pilbara, ensuring that the right amount of electricity is supplied in a reliable, efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

Jon Erik Røv said

Jon Erik Røv, Managing Director of Bergen Engines said: «The new Rolls-Royce Bergen gas engines are designed for different operating modes and can be used to generate base-load, peak power or operate in combined cycles. The engines are well suited for remote locations and have excellent capability to meet quick and frequent load changes, which is essential in microgrids.» The new contract will be Rolls-Royce’s first project with medium speed engines for stationary power supply in Australia. 

And Hamish Christie-Johnston, Penske Australia

Hamish Christie-Johnston, Managing Director of Penske Australia said: «We are excited to partner with Contract Power on this critical infrastructure project as we introduce the Bergen medium speed portfolio to the Australian market. Penske Australia sees this as an opportunity to set a new benchmark for medium-speed gas power stations in the Pilbara region and we are highly committed to the success of the project.» The engines will be shipped from Bergen, Norway in the spring of 2021.

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