DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Major advances are underway for the integration of natural gas fired Manzanillo Power Land thermoelectric central (414 MW) into the national electricity grid. The power plant has capacity to provide 7.3% of the Dominican Republic’s total installed capacity.

At year’s end, Energia 2000 had reported completion of 90% of the power plant’s combined cycle gas turbine. The power plant uses Siemens Energy SGT6-8000H technology. While its main fuel source is natural gas, it allows for future hydrogen potential.

As of January 2026, the Manzanillo Power Land thermoelectric plant is in its final stages of commissioning and is transitioning into its operational phase, with testing already begun.

Built strategically in Pepillo Salcedo, Montecristi, the location of the power plant was chosen to enhance national energy security. The northwestern coast location is diagonally...