Egypt selects Siemens for O&M of world’s largest combined cycle power plants

• 5 years ago (2018-09-21)
• David Flin

Gas 379 Middle East 317

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Siemens has announced that it has been selected by the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) to provide comprehensive O&M services for the Beni Suef, New Capital, and Burullus power plants for the next eight years. The agreement, which is the largest ever for Siemens Power Generation Services in terms of capacity, includes implementation of the company’s Omniverse digital services solutions.

Each of the three 4.8 GW is thought to be the largest gas-fired combined cycle plant built and operated. Together, the plants account for 40 per cent of Egypt’s power capacity.

Gaber El Desouki, Chairman of the EEHC, said: “The new agreement aligns with our energy production goals to ensure sustainable growth and maximum reliability and efficiency of new and existing combined cycle generating facilities. Strategically, it makes sense for us to enlist a single trusted and credible service provider to help operate and manage our large-scale power assets.”

The agreement covers all on-site equipment, including 24 gas turbines, 12 steam turbines, 36 generators, 24 HRSGs, and three 500 kV gas-insulated switchgear systems. Siemens will also implement its services portfolio to improve asset visibility, reliability, and availability of the three power plants. Data from the plant operation will be collected, analysed, and transformed into actionable insights such as accurate diagnostics, troubleshooting and condition forecasting, improving plant reliability, and reducing downtime. In addition, the data processed can help to balance maintenance costs, optimise inspection intervals, and provide valuable insights into operational risks.