The equipment delivery is planned for mid-2027, with commissioning expected in early 2028.
The contract was officially recorded by Wärtsilä in the third quarter of 2025. Under the agreement, Wärtsilä will supply 12 50DF dual-fuel engines, which primarily run on natural gas but can switch to alternative fuels when needed. Equipment delivery is scheduled for mid-2027, with the plant expected to begin operations in early 2028. Once operational, the facility will run for approximately 5,000 hours per year, providing essential grid-balancing power.
Risto Paldanius, Wärtsilä’s Energy Vice-President for the Americas, said: “We are delighted to support EKPC’s energy initiative. Our experience and broad scope of capabilities have formed the basis of this project, which will be one of the largest Wärtsilä dual-fuel plants installed in the United States.”
Wärtsilä, headquartered in Helsinki, has been active in the US through its subsidiary, Wärtsilä North America, since 1979. The company employs professionals across eight locations nationwide.
In addition to the Kentucky project, Wärtsilä is involved in other global energy initiatives. In Pakistan, the company is supplying equipment for a 204MW power plant for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold sites. This contract, featuring 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines, was recorded in the second quarter of 2025.
In Nigeria, Wärtsilä secured a contract in May 2025 to develop a 30MW power plant on Victoria Island, Lagos, in collaboration with Elektron Energy. This marks the company’s first project of its kind in the country, with Wärtsilä responsible for managing and maintaining the facility for five years.
These projects highlight Wärtsilä’s role in delivering reliable and flexible energy solutions worldwide, supporting regional energy demands with advanced technology.
