Enefit and Baran International construct hydrogen power plant
Published by Willow Munz,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Enefit Industry, a subsidiary of Eesti Energia, has signed a turnkey contract with Baran International Ltd and Baran Group Ltd for the construction of a 100 MW combined heat and power plant with hydrogen capability. The contract value is €100 million.
“The situation in frequency and electricity markets clearly shows that Estonia needs new flexible and controllable generation capacity. The advantage of the planned power plant is its ability to start up quickly in response to market needs, helping to smooth out peak prices for consumers,” said Lauri Karp, Chairman of the Management Board of Enefit Industry.
“We are pleased to begin cooperation with Eesti Energia. Like Eesti Energia, we have extensive experience in delivering new and efficient energy solutions. I am confident that together with Eesti Energia we will create an effective energy solution for Estonia,” said Alon Lustov, Vice President for Energy at Baran International Ltd.
The new plant will be built on the grounds of the Balti Power Plant near Narva. It is designed for combined electricity and heat production and for providing frequency reserves. The plant will be capable of supplying 100 MW of electricity to the grid and up to 85 MW of heat to Narva’s district heating network. It will primarily run on natural gas or biomethane but can also use up to 25% hydrogen by volume when needed.
The tender, announced in April, attracted three bids. The winning offer came from Israeli companies Baran International Ltd and Baran Group Ltd, with a bid of approximately €100 million. Baran Group is the largest engineering company in Israel and is listed on the stock exchange. Their joint proposal is based on 4.5 MW gas engines manufactured by Austrian company Jenbacher.
During operating hours, the plant will supply excess heat to Narva’s district heating network. “Although the planned power plant is not a base heat solution, it will provide an additional source of thermal energy,” Karp noted.
Following the contract signing, design work will begin. Construction is expected to start in Autumn 2026, and the plant is scheduled for completion in 2028. It will be built to participate in the frequency reserve market announced by Elering.
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/21112025/enefit-and-baran-international-construct-hydrogen-power-plant/
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