Bidding for two power generators for CUC closing by month’s end

Posted on Oct 05 2018

Tag: Commonwealth Utilities Corp, CUC, Lower Base, Power Plant

The bidding for two power generators for the Commonwealth Utilities Corp.’s Power Plant 1 in Lower Base should be closing this Oct. 29, according to CUC executive director Gary P. Camacho.

Power engines 8 and 4, which are currently not running, will be replaced. Camacho said the two engines were damaged in the past.

Right now, Saipan’s three power plants have a maximum capacity of 57.5 megawatts. Capacity varies—goes up and down—as CUC does maintenance work on some engines.

Camacho said the 57.5 megawatts is enough to meet the demands.

Replacing the two engines would add another 15 to 19 megawatts.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter

Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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