Bergen, Norway – 2 December, 2024

Bergen Engines has been awarded a contract by the Peruvian utility Promigas to supply 22MWe of power via two of its B36:45V20 gas engines fitted with Marelli Motori generators, thereby helping alleviate “energy poverty” amongst the region’s more than 600,000 population.

The power plant, scheduled to commence operation in the first half of 2026, is strategically located near Promigas’ distribution natural gas pipeline, operated by its subsidiary Quavii (Gasnorp). The electricity generated will be distributed via a substation, ensuring a steady and cost-effective power supply for the region.

“This project demonstrates Bergen Engines’ ability to deliver stable, reliable, and cost-effective electricity around the clock,” said Theo Lorentzos, Head of Sales for the region at Bergen Engines. “The two B36:45V20 engines represent some of our largest and most efficient natural gas generating sets, perfectly suited to meet the region’s growing energy needs.”

2 x Bergen B36:45V20 generator sets will provide 22 MWe of electricity to Puru’s Piera region, helping alleviate “energy poverty” for over 600,000 people

Presence in Latin America
The Piura project builds on Bergen Engines’ growing presence in Latin America, representing the second major project in Peru in 2024 and increasing its installed capacity in the country.

“This project underscores Bergen Engines’ commitment to supporting energy needs across Latin America,” said Aldrich Richter, Managing Director of Bergen Engines LATAM, who went on to say:

“It is backed by our recent strategic investment in a new Service Center in Mexico to support all LATAM projects. Collaborating with high-quality companies like Promigas on impactful gas-to-power projects ensures long-term benefits for the region, delivering cleaner and more reliable energy.”

“Bergen Engines is proud to contribute to this transformative project alongside Promigas Peru, a subsidiary of Promigas, which is a leading natural gas and energy infrastructure company in Latin America. Known for their focus on sustainable energy solutions, Promigas plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and efficient energy supply across Peru.”

ABOUT BERGEN ENGINES
Bergen Engines produces medium-speed liquid and gas fueled engines and generator sets are supplied to a broad range of land-based, commercial marine, and naval applications. The Bergen name is a watchword for quality and reliability in its field. The tradition of engineering in Bergen, Norway, dates to 1855 when the original company Bergen Mekaniske Verksted (BMV) was founded. In 1946, the company built its first diesel engine and has since commissioned over 7,500 of its iconic engines. Around half of them are still in operation today; such is the quality and reliability of a Bergen engine. Formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines, on 31st December 2021, the company became part of the family owned British engineering group, Langley Holdings

ABOUT PROMIGAS
50 years connecting markets to energy sources and generating value through an environmentally responsible management and committed to sustainable development. This is how Promigas leads the natural gas revolution in Colombia and Peru. Promigas has 22 companies engaged in natural gas transportation and distribution, LNG regasification, electric energy distribution and integrated services for the industry.
Promigas Peru and Quavii market and distribute natural gas in five regions in the north of the country: Ancash, La Libertad, Cajamarca Lambayeque and Piura. The infrastructure implemented allows the industrial, commercial, vehicular and residential sectors access to natural gas. Quavii exceeded the 2024 connection goal in all the regions where the company operate, contributing to reducing energy poverty in these geographic areas, benefiting more than a 1.2 million Peruvians with a reliable, safe and environmentally friendly service.