Alternative Fuel Supply Evaluation

Weston & Sampson was selected to evaluate alternative natural gas fuel supply options for Forked River Power, an 87 MW simple cycle power plant located in Ocean County, New Jersey.

Our team evaluated alternative natural gas fuel supply options could be used to start the combustion turbines during the periods when the power plant natural gas supply is curtailed from the gas supplier. The natural gas supply requirements to start the turbines on an annual basis were calculated in cooperation with the client, and then both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) supply options were evaluated. Both portable and fixed system options for the LNG and CNG supply options were identified. The client used the supply option pricing and capital cost estimates to perform an economic evaluation of the options and provided a basis to negotiate with New Jersey Natural Gas for the additional gas needed during a curtailment to start their combustion turbines.