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ANDRITZ Received 30 Million Euros Contract to Modernize the Jebba Hydropower Plant in Nigeria

ANDRITZ Received 30 Million Euros Contract to Modernize the Jebba Hydropower Plant in Nigeria

Specifications:

Name:

ANDRITZ Received 30 Million Euros Contract to Modernize the Jebba Hydropower Plant in Nigeria

Location:

Nigeria

Company:

ANDRITZ

Estimated Cost:

30 Million Euros

Source:

https://www.andritz.com/

Introduction:

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited for the modernization of one generation unit at Jebba hydroelectric power plant on the Niger River.

Features:

The ANDRITZ scope of supply and services comprises the entire electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical equipment for unit 2G6 including a 96.4 MW turbine, a 103 MVA generator, transformer, outdoor switchyard and accessory equipment, as well as the intake gate. The new equipment will repower the plant, boost the energy production of Nigeria and provide much needed energy to the people of the country.

The objectives of the general rehabilitation program are an extension of equipment service life for the next 40 years, improving the reliability, and ensuring compliance of the frequency and voltage regulation with the national grid code.

The contract has a value of more than 30 million euros, and commissioning is planned for end of 2023/ beginning of 2024.