Specifications - Skikda CCGT Power Plant, Algeria

Key Data
Announcement of contract	7 June 2003
Delivery of turbines	December 2004
Start of operation	1 May 2006
Output	880MWe
Plant type	CCGT
Location	Skikda, Algeria
Estimated investment	$562m with $350m investment guarantee
Key Players
Plant owner	Shariket Kahraba Skikda (SKS), formed by Sonatrach and Sonelgaz
Tenders	Tenders were invited by Algerian Energy Company Spa (AEC)
Loan guarantor	Ex-Im Bank
Project management and operation/ maintenance	SNC Lavalin Constructors International Inc.
Associated equipment	Integrated sea water desalination units
Plant Details
Turbines	General Electric / Alstom Frame 9FA gas-fired turbines