Gemma completes biomass power plant in Woodville

WOODVILLE, TYLER COUNTY – Gemma Power Systems has completed construction of the East Texas Electric Cooperative (ETEC) Woodville Renewable Power Project three months ahead of schedule.

The 49.9 megawatt biomass plant has completed testing and been turned over to ETEC for commercial operation.

The ETEC Woodville Renewable Power Project is fueled by chipped forest waste. The plant features a Shin Nippon steam turbine generator and a Riley Power advanced stoker boiler with integrated air quality control system.

Construction of the plant began in July 2012.