Genesis to keep third coal unit for back-up

Genesis to keep third coal unit for back-up
Gavin Evans
Genesis Energy plans to recertify one of its dual-fuel generators at Huntly to ensure it is available for back-up next year.The company runs two of the 250-megawatt Rankine units, but has had the third remaining unit out of action since October.Nigel Clark, the firm’s general manager of wholesale operations, said that unit’s certification had been due to expire in January. That will now be renewed, keeping it available for back-up at 12 to 24 hours’ notice, he said.“This is to provide short-term cover to the other Huntly units and enhance secur...

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