The know-how group Wärtsilä will carry out an upgrading challenge of the electrical and automation techniques to ensure optimal reliability of the Kribi energy plant in the Republic of Cameroon.
The 216 MW plant has been in operation for practically ten years, operating with thirteen Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines running primarily on natural gas. At the time of commissioning, it was the largest fuel engine power plant in Sub-Saharan Africa. Wärtsilä may also support the customer’s operational and maintenance efficiency with a 10-year long-term service settlement.
The order with Wärtsilä was positioned by Kribi energy improvement company (KPDC), a subsidiary of Globeleq, an unbiased power producer (IPP) and the owner and operator of energy generating facilities throughout Africa. The order might be booked in Wärtsilä’s order consumption in Q3/2022.
“The Kribi power plant has a significant role throughout the African energy sector. เกจวัดความดันแก๊ส is still today supplying two-thirds of the thermal vitality in Cameroon. Cameroon’s power system relies closely on hydropower, however has uncertain resources of water. The Kribi plant, due to this fact, plays a key function in guaranteeing a provide of safe, low cost, and reliable vitality. For this cause we’re eager to upgrade the power plant’s automation methods to the latest design to make sure optimum reliability, and to strengthen our cooperation with Wärtsilä, leveraging their competences on a steady basis throughout the framework of the long-term service agreement,” commented Gionata Visconti, Chief Operating Officer, Globeleq.
“Wärtsilä has a robust regional presence, which allows us to offer useful technical help that optimises engine performance and maximises the production capabilities of this energy plant which has such a significant role in Cameroon’s power supply. We are also able to ensure the availability of important spare components, and this is an essential element within the long-term service agreement between our firms. All in all, this can be a essential challenge, each for the customer and for Wärtsilä,” stated Markus Ljungkvist, Vice President, Services, Wärtsilä Energy.
The challenge is scheduled to begin in 2023. To make certain the continuity of the plant’s output, the work might be carried out on one engine at a time. The long-term service agreement contains distant operational help, upkeep planning, technical advisory and distant troubleshooting providers, in addition to spare elements.
Long-term service agreements are an integral part of Wärtsilä’s lifecycle providers providing. They are based on utilisation of the latest digital technologies, and supported by the company’s in depth know-how and understanding of energy technology installations.
Wärtsilä has altogether equipped 550 MW of producing capability to the Republic of Cameroon, and 7.5 GW to the entire of Africa, of which more than 25 per cent are covered by Wärtsilä service agreements.
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