The company will provide mobilization and start-up services prior to assuming full responsibility for the 512MW facility, under the seven-year O&M portion of the contract.

The Bayonne Energy Center will utilize eight dual-fuel, rapid start-up Rolls-Royce Trent 60 gas turbines.

The facility, which is expected to be fully operational by Spring 2012, will generate enough electricity to power up to 500,000 homes.

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