New and Improved Mustang Power Plant Swings into Full Commercial Operation

The new and improved Mustang Energy Center owned by Oklahoma Gas and Electric went into full commercial operation in Oklahoma City on March 31.

Siemens was a technology partner for the project and supplied seven aeroderivative gas turbines and generators to boost output for the Mustang Plant to nearly 462 megawatts.  The new turbines and generators allow the plant to generate and transmit electricity onto the grid within 10 minutes.

Siemens explained the seven SGT-A65 units can individually provide up to 66 megawatts of power and help meet the power needs of nearly 400,000 homes in Oklahoma City and within the Southwest Power Pool transmission system.

OGE began the process of replacing the 1950s assets at the Mustang plant a few years ago.  The company chose Siemens turbines which according to Siemens can deliver the largest power output with the smallest environmental footprint.

“We’re proud to usher in this new era of generation technology,” said OGE Energy Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Sean Trauschke. “Mustang plays a critical role in the region’s growth and economic development. We now have a plant that is more efficient, more sustainable and more responsive while maintaining its legacy of providing affordable, reliable power.”

The new turbines and generators will allow the Mustang Plant to be more responsive to electrical power needs and use connections to nine transmission lines.

 

“We are very pleased to have supplied some of the most modern and advanced turbine technology to OG&E. These aeroderivative gas turbines are fast-ramping, efficient, and help integrate renewable energy technologies to ensure reliable power to customers in Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas. As more renewable energy comes online, these units are the perfect technology to support grid stability and help meet demand for peak power,” said John Gibson, Country Division Lead for U.S. Power and Gas, Siemens.”