DOHA - Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) and GE Oil & Gas have signed a letter of intent (LoI) for the supply of gas turbine and compressor technology.
The technology will be used in an expansion project that will result in one of the world's largest fertiliser plants. The equipment will be used for an expansion of the ammonia and urea plant at the site and for a new cogeneration facility that is a part of the overall project.
Under the terms of the LoI, GE will supply four Frame 6B gas turbine-generators, five compressors, five steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and related services. The cogeneration plant will provide 140MW of power and up to 600 tonnes per hour of steam required for the ammonia and urea plant process.
The gas turbines are scheduled for delivery to the site in Qatar in the first half of 2009, with the compressors and steam turbines to be shipped in the second half of next year.
"Our long-term relationship with Qafco and the confidence they have in our technology and services were key factors in securing this LoI. GE's capability to act as a complete solution supplier of gas turbine, compressor, steam turbine generator and services will provide a significant benefit for the customer," said Mohammad Ayoub, Operations Leader and Region General Manager - Middle East for GE Oil & Gas.
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