# VPI and Lumcloon Energy to build 275MW power plant in Ireland

VPI, a division of Vitol, formed a joint venture with Lumcloon Energy to build a 275MW open cycle gas turbine power plant in County Westmeath, Ireland. Construction is expected to start in 2023.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-07-13
- Where: County Westmeath, Ireland, Ireland
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 275 MW
- Products: electricity
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Vitol](https://endata.com/companies/51890.md) (investor)
- [VPI](https://endata.com/companies/64124.md) (partner)
- [Lumcloon Energy](https://endata.com/companies/64125.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [business-live.co.uk](https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/vpi-gets-behind-new-irish-24475425), 2022-07-13: "The creation of a 275MW OCGT will provide flexibility to meet the demands of Ireland’s consumers and ensure security of supply at times of peak demand."

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