Engineering & Procurement - Lignite-Fired Power Plant
San Miguel Electric Cooperative
San Miguel, TX

Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc. was responsible for all design and procurement of this green field, single unit lignite-fired power plant for the San Miguel Electric Cooperative. The plant burns Texas lignite and is located at the mine mouth. The plant has a generating capacity of 450 MW. The back end environmental control equipment includes an electrostatic precipitator, SO2 scrubber and flue gas desulfurization waste treatment system. The plant is designed for zero discharge and is recognized for its low $ cost per KW and high availability.