You need new HFO generators supplied as part of a complete station, engineered and run by one team.
New HFO Engines Inside a Complete Station
We supply new HFO generators together with the plant around them. USP&E screens engine options, designs fuel and auxiliary systems and operates the finished station. USP&E is a full-service EPC and O&M contractor, not a broker.
Choosing New HFO Generators
New HFO generators are usually medium-speed engines built for continuous duty. Selection depends on station size, number of units for redundancy, fuel specification, ambient conditions and the support network available in your region. USP&E compares established engine families and recommends the best fit.
New engines offer full factory warranty and a long service life, which suits utilities and IPPs with long offtake agreements. Where speed matters more, tested used HFO engines from inventory may be an option.
Fuel Systems and Balance of Plant
HFO plants need fuel unloading, heated storage, separators, booster modules, lube oil treatment, cooling, exhaust and emissions systems. USP&E designs these with the engines so the plant runs on the fuel actually delivered to your site, not just the ideal specification.
Electrical systems include generator switchgear, step-up transformers and grid or site connection, with protection designed for the station’s role. Our sister team covers broader HFO power plants for lower fuel cost.
Utility, Mining and Industrial Baseload
New HFO stations serve national utilities filling capacity gaps, mines needing long-life power and industrial users with steady demand. Each case brings different permitting, fuel logistics and operating models.
Many HFO plants can later convert to gas or run alongside gas turbines, so the station design leaves room for that future. African projects can also review diesel and HFO generators for African projects.
USP&E Offices for HFO Station Projects
Cape Town (31 Brickfield Road, Woodstock) and Johannesburg (22 Kildoon Rd, Bryanston) keep new HFO generators close to the mines, utilities and industrial sites that need it. Share your fuel specification with the Johannesburg team for an early review of engine and treatment options. Wuxi (No. 1, Ningzhou Road, Wuxi) supports manufacturing and supply chain, London (162-168 Regent Street) supports structured purchases, and Knoxville (800 S Gay St, Suite 700) with Colorado Springs (1755 Telstar Dr, Suite 300) lead US-side engineering. Regions: USA | AFRICA | UK | UAE | CHINA. The record is 150+ power projects in 45+ countries and 25,000 MW contracted since 2002, run by 400+ engineers and project managers. ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified.
Thermal Station Track Record
You want proof of heavy thermal plants delivered and run. These projects show that.
- Barrick Gold, Mali: USP&E refurbished and supported a 104 MW mining power station. Read the case study.
- Resolute Mining, Syama, Mali: USP&E installed and operated a 30 MW Caterpillar power station from 2007 to 2010. Read the case study.
- Kinross Gold, Mauritania: USP&E engineered and executed Caterpillar power station backup for a large-scale mining operation. Read the case study.
Your Plan
Your 3-step plan: 1. Share load, fuel specification and site. 2. Review engine options and station design. 3. Build and operate the HFO station with USP&E.
- Confirm baseload need and offtake terms.
- Review fuel specification and supply route.
- Select engines and redundancy.
- Design fuel treatment and balance of plant.
- Build, commission and operate.
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FAQ: New HFO generators
Why choose new HFO generators?
USP&E recommends new HFO generators for long-life baseload stations where fuel cost dominates and gas is unavailable. New engines bring full factory warranty and long service life, suiting utilities and IPPs with long offtake agreements.
What fuel treatment does an HFO plant need?
USP&E designs heated storage, separators, booster modules and filtration so heavy fuel reaches the engines clean and at the right viscosity. Lube oil treatment and sludge handling are part of the same system.
Can new HFO generators convert to gas later?
USP&E finds many medium-speed engines can be converted to gas or dual fuel. We assess conversion options during selection and leave space in the station design for gas reception equipment.
Are used HFO engines an alternative?
Yes. USP&E offers tested used HFO engines from inventory when schedule matters more than new-engine warranty. Each is inspected and its records reviewed before it is proposed.
Is USP&E an engine broker?
No. USP&E is a full-service EPC and O&M contractor, not a broker. We supply engines as part of complete stations that we engineer, build and operate.
Has USP&E worked on large thermal stations?
Yes. USP&E refurbished and supported a 104 MW mining power station for Barrick Gold in Mali and installed and operated a 30 MW Caterpillar station for Resolute Mining at Syama.
Which offices handle HFO projects?
USP&E handles HFO projects from Johannesburg and Cape Town for Africa, Colorado Springs and Knoxville for US engineering, London for structuring and Wuxi for China supply chain.
How long does an HFO station take to build?
USP&E sets the programme after reviewing engine availability, site conditions and permitting. An engineer gives you a realistic schedule once the station concept and equipment source are agreed.
Take the Next Step With USP&E
The good outcome is simple: new HFO generators with one accountable team and no surprises at commissioning. The bad one is a half-finished package nobody owns. Contact USP&E, phone +27 10 822 2324 or email info@uspeglobal.com, or search inventory now.
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