New Fortress Energy announced that it has achieved first fire at its 624 MW CELBA 2 Power Plant in northern Brazil, marking a major operational milestone toward commercial operations.

The first fire signifies the successful initial ignition of the plant’s gas turbines and the start of the hot commissioning process. COD for the plant is expected later this year.

Once operational, CELBA 2 will provide reliable power to the region through NFE’s integrated gas and power infrastructure in Barcarena.

“First fire at CELBA 2 represents another significant achievement for our operations in Brazil,” said Jeremy Dawson, Managing Director at New Fortress Energy.

“Our Barcarena terminal has a total of 2.2 GW of power under development, including the 624 MW CELBA 2 Power Plant and the 1.6 GW PortoCem Power Plant,” said Leandro Cunha, Managing Director at New Fortress Energy. “PortoCem is fully financed, construction is approximately 75% complete, and the project is expected to begin operations by August 2026. In addition to our existing portfolio, we are well positioned to participate in Brazil’s upcoming power auctions scheduled for March.”

Source: BUSINESS WIRE