The GMS joint venture between Graycor (as prime contractor), McCarl’s Inc. and Sargent Electric Co. constructed this 530-megawatt, simple-cycle peaker power plant for PPL Global, LLC. The facility generates supplemental electrical power during Chicago’s peak power periods. The project included installation of 12 natural gas-fired combustion turbine generators, as well as civil construction. Startup and commissioning were also performed by the joint venture.

Major equipment by owner included 12 GE – LM6000 with Deltek SCR, Waukesha transformers, stacks, water injection/sprint skids, cooling skids and gas/air compressors.

Major equipment by joint venture included all civil, structural and BOP equipment.