Wärtsilä has signed two equipment supply contracts with Origem Energia for the development of balancing power projects in Brazil, covering the supply of 36 Wärtsilä 34SG engines across two batches of 18 units each.
The first order was booked in the first quarter of 2026 and the second in the second quarter, together representing a significant milestone in the companies’ long-term partnership.
The contracts follow the Reserve Capacity Auction 2026, described as the largest capacity auction ever held in Brazil for contracted power, in which Origem Energia emerged as one of the principal winners.
The projects secured through the auction are scheduled to begin commercial operations between 2028 and 2029.
The Pilar and Pilar Nova power plants are set to begin operations in October 2028, while the Manguaba I through V projects are scheduled to commence in August 2029.
Equipment deliveries are aligned with the commissioning timelines for each facility.
The projects are designed to provide flexible balancing capacity supporting the reliability of the Brazilian power system as the share of renewable energy generation continues to grow.
Origem Energia’s integrated model draws on its own onshore natural gas resources in the state of Alagoas to enable gas-to-wire operations, complemented by underground gas storage technology that enhances operational flexibility and cost competitiveness.
Luiz Felipe Coutinho, CEO of Origem Energia, described the projects as intended to meet the power system’s growing need for flexible capacity as renewable integration accelerates.
Gaston Giani, Energy Business Director for Region South at Wärtsilä Energy, highlighted the combination of flexibility, reliability and efficiency as essential attributes for securing power system stability in a renewable-heavy generation environment.
