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
