Corby Power Station is a 352MW gas fired power project. It is located in England, the UK. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in February 1994.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 352 | 352 | – | Active | England, the UK | ESB International |
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Description
The project was developed by ESB International and is currently owned by Corby Power with a stake of 100%.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant that is used for Reserve. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant can also run on Fuel Oil.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in February 1994.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to National Power under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 1 steam turbine with 114MW nameplate capacity.
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 2 gas turbines, each with 119MW nameplate capacity.
Brush Electrical Machines supplied electric generator for the project.
The steam boilers for the gas fired power project have been supplied byBabcock Power and Clayton Industries.
ESB International is the O&M contractor for thermal power project.
About ESB International
ESB International Ltd (ESBI) a subsidiary of Electricity Supply Board is an utility service company that offers engineering and consulting services. The company’s activities include investments, generation, engineering, operation and maintenance, strategic consultancy, and carbon solutions. Its services portfolio include investments for the identification and development of combined cycle gas turbine technology, power generation investment opportunities, operation and maintenance services. ESB also provides power generation by means of commercial management, financial, commercial, strategic and technological consultancy to investors, developers and utilities and others. The company offers investments services for building, ownership, operations and maintenance of power stations. It operates in European energy market. ESBI is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Methodology
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