Wärtsilä supports YPF Luz with reliable, efficient wind-integrated operations.

YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A. (YPF Luz) is a leading power generation company in Argentina, with 3.8 GW of installed capacity, supplying roughly 10% of the country’s electricity demand.

Together with Wärtsilä, YPF Luz developed a flexible power solution in Comodoro Rivadavia (Chubut Province). Commissioned in March 2021, the Manantiales Behr plant supports oilfield operations and contributes to the national grid, with a total capacity of 58 MW, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 130,000 homes.

When YPF Luz needed to secure reliable power for oilfield operations at Manantiales Behr in southern Argentina while also integrating wind energy, the company faced a complex challenge. The solution had to combine flexibility, efficiency, and dependable performance in a demanding environment, where harsh climatic conditions, low-pressure associated gas, and the need for continuous operations made energy security essential. Wärtsilä worked closely with the customer to understand these site-specific requirements and deliver a solution tailored to both immediate operational needs and long-term performance goals. The result was a 58 MW power plant delivered under a full EPC scope, equipped with five Wärtsilä 31SG engines capable of fast response to balance wind generation while ensuring stable power for critical oilfield activities. Beyond the plant delivery itself, the project was designed with lifecycle support in mind, including long-term service agreements and operational advisory support to help maintain reliability, optimise performance, and support efficient operation over time.

Today, Manantiales Behr stands as an example of how Wärtsilä can combine technology, project execution, and ongoing lifecycle partnership to help customers strengthen energy security, integrate renewables effectively, and sustain dependable performance throughout the life of the asset.