Turbines to add more than 650 megawatts to Egypt's generation capacity
Contract is part of the Egyptian Third Fast-Track Electricity Plan
Siemens has been a technology partner to Egypt for more than 113 years
Siemens has been awarded a contract to supply four E-Class turbines to Egypt's Attaka Power Plant near Suez City, under a supply contract with ELSEWEDY Power System Projects (PSP). The turbines from Siemens will add more than 650 megawatts (MW) of power generation to Egypt's national electricity grid.
The contract forms part of the initial phase of the Egyptian Third Fast-Track Electricity Plan. The plan aims to meet the country's rapidly increasing demand for power by adding new generating capacity to existing power facilities throughout Egypt.
"We are proud to support the country in its mission to develop a reliable and sustainable power supply," said Karim Amin, Senior Vice President, Power Generation, Siemens Middle East. "Siemens has been trusted to deliver infrastructure to Egypt for more than 113 years, and I'm pleased to say that this latest project is in progress, on time and being executed according to the fast-track schedule. We look forward to continuing our active role in helping to shape the country's future."
Siemens has maintained a continuous presence in Egypt since 1901 and has been a key technology provider to some of the country's biggest infrastructure projects in the energy, industry, healthcare and mobility sectors.
The company also recently signed a contract with the East Delta Electricity Production Company (EDEPC) for the supply, installation and commissioning of major electrical components at the Suez Thermal Power Plant in Egypt. The project is part of a national plan to enhance Egypt's power supply and will be commissioned in June 2016.
The Siemens E-Class turbine is well-proven, highly flexible and service-friendly. It is also especially suited to peak-load operation, making it an appropriate technology for Egypt, which experiences high demand for electricity during the summer months.
Contact for journalists:
Siemens Egypt, Media Relations
Heba Abd El-Hamid, phone: +20 (106) 854-1171
E-mail: heba.abdelhamid@siemens.com
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment - such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems - and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2014, which ended on September 30, 2014, Siemens generated revenue from continuing operations of €71.9 billion and net income of €5.5 billion. At the end of September 2014, the company had around 357,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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