A consortium comprising MAN Energy Solutions and EPC (engineering procurement and construction) specialist, Bonatti, has signed a contract with EDF PEI (a 100% owned subsidiary of EDF that builds and operates power generation facilities in the French overseas departments and regions, and Corsica) for the construction and maintenance of a new power plant at Ricanto, near Ajaccio, Corsica. It will replace the aging Le Vazzio plant, with commercial operation expected in late 2027/early 2028.
The plant, with a total installed capacity of 130 MW, will be equipped with 8 × MAN 18V51/60 engines optimised to run on 100% liquid biomass fuel of plant origin.
Speaking at the contract-signing ceremony, Uwe Lauber, CEO of MAN Energy Solutions said: “The Ricanto power plant will play an essential role in guaranteeing Corsica’s energy security while significantly minimising its ecological impact. MAN 18V51/60 engines are specially designed to accommodate running on liquid biomass with optimum performance and efficiency.”
MAN PrimeServ – the after-sales service of MAN Energy Solutions, which already provides maintenance for several existing EDF PEI power plants – will take on maintenance of the Ricanto bioenergy plant.
Under a 25 year long-term service agreement MAN PrimeServ will be responsible for spare parts, major maintenance porojects, technical services and training modules for EDF PEI personnel.
