⚡️ Enefit signs contract for 100 MW gas-engine plant in Narva
Enefit Industry, part of Eesti Energia, signed a contract with Israel’s Baran International Ltd and Baran Group Ltd to build a 100 MW gas-engine power plant on the Balti Power Plant site near Narva. The project value is approximately €100 million. The plant will provide up to 100 MW of electricity to the grid and up to 85 MW of heat to Narva’s district-heating network. It will run on natural gas or biomethane and is designed to use up to 25% hydrogen. The technical design is based on 4.5 MW Jenbacher engines. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026, with completion planned for 2028.
The tender received three bids, with the consortium of Baran International and Baran Group selected as the winner. According to Enefit Industry, the plant is intended to support rapid-start operation and frequency-reserve services. Excess heat will be supplied to Narva’s heating network when the plant is operating. Design work begins immediately following the contract signing.
Context:
Estonia is adding flexible generation capacity as the region adapts to the post-synchronisation market environment and reduced oil-shale output. A 100 MW fast-start gas-engine unit is aligned with Elering’s 2026 frequency-reserve procurement and helps cover system needs when legacy units undergo maintenance or operate at lower load. The project also reflects a wider trend in the Baltic energy sector toward hydrogen-ready technologies. Next steps to watch include regulatory approvals, integration with reserve markets and the final construction timeline.
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