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The Project

In preparation for the UK's deregulated power generation market, ESB International provided a project model for one of the UK's first independent power producers (IPP's).

 
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Our Approach

  • The Challenge

    To successfully establish the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) function to operate and maintain the first combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in sub-Saharan Africa.

  • The Solution

    To develop and empower local staff through knowledge transfer, enabling local teams to take over the plant's full running.

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The Results

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  • Provision of techno-economic studies and modelling. 
  • Creation of commercial capability to enter a new generation market. 
  • Delivery of engineering design reviews. 
  • O&M services through commissioning and into successful commercial operation. 
  • Sustained successful commercial operation approaching 30 years, with Frame 9E gas turbine technology.

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Dublin Office

Address
ESB International,
One Dublin Airport Central,
Dublin Airport Cloghran,
Co Dublin,
K67XF72
Phone +353 1 703 8000 +353 1 703 8000

Bahrain Office

Address
ESB International Office 1002,
Building 655 Road 3614,
Block 436,
Seef Area,
Bahrain
Phone +973 1770 8118 +973 1770 8118