They will generate 300 megawatts … General Electric announces the introduction of two units in the Zubair electrical station for service
They will generate 300 megawatts … General Electric announces the introduction of two units in the Zubair electrical station for service
9/21/2020 11:28
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Baghdad, General Electric Company announced, on Monday, that two GT13E2 gas turbines have been connected at the Zubair power generation plant with the national grid, as part of its serious and continuous commitment to provide the necessary electrical energy to activate economic growth in the country and raise the living standards of its people.
“Adding electric power to the national grid in Iraq is very important to get rid of the power outages facing the people of Iraq,” said Joseph Anees, President and Executive Director of General Electric’s Energy Services and Gas Energy Systems business unit in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Therefore, the two turbines will together generate up to 300 megawatts of electric power. It is expected to complete the construction work at the plant in 2021, and it will be equipped with four GT13E2 gas turbines, which together are likely to generate up to 700 megawatts upon completion. ”
He added that “General Electric” is proud of its continuing development of the electric power sector in Iraq, and since December of 2019, it has been able to add up to 1675 megawatts to enhance the capacity of electric power in the country, and we have provided modernization, repair and maintenance services to many facilities and stations to ensure the generation The current power stations for up to 4,325 megawatts of reliable electric power, and our work teams continue to extend the sector with all possible means of support in various regions of Iraq, even in the most difficult ones, including the areas affected by the conflicts that took place in the country such as Mosul and Diyala, achieving daily achievements To enable us to fulfill our commitment to support the growth and prosperity of everyone in Iraq. ”
The permanent Zubair power generation plant is owned by the Basra Oil Company and is located in the Zubair oil field, about 20 kilometers from Basra. ENI Iraq BV is responsible for developing the oil field and has awarded General Electric a contract to provide engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning services for the electric power plant. The company has continued to work on this project despite the great challenges posed by the “Covid-19″ pandemic, as it has taken care to implement strict measures and procedures to contain the outbreak at the work site, including checking employees’ temperatures and distributing personal protective equipment from masks. And gloves with mandatory wearing, and awareness sessions were organized for all work cadres to familiarize them with the disease and ways to prevent it. Through commitment within an organized work environment, and the application of the finest health and safety protocols, the project has been able to date to accomplish more than 6 million work hours without any wasting time injuries.
Anis concluded, “Despite the progress we have made to date, we are aware of our need to do more to meet the growing needs for electric power in Iraq. Therefore, we find our work teams ready to continue cooperation with the concerned parties from the public and private sectors to develop the energy sector and enable it to Meeting the needs of today’s and future generations in Iraq, while continuing to adopt the highest standards of quality and safety
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