Msila Gas Turbine Power Plant is a 500MW gas fired power project. It is located in M’Sila, Algeria. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in September 2009.

Project Type Total Capacity (MW) Active Capacity (MW) Pipeline Capacity (MW) Project Status Project Location Project Developer
Thermal 500 500 Active M’Sila, Algeria

Description

The project is currently owned by Sonelgaz with a stake of 100%.

It is a Gas Turbine power plant. 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 Light Oil.

Development Status

The project got commissioned in September 2009.

Contractors Involved

Ansaldo Energia was selected to render EPC services for the gas fired power project.

Ansaldo Energia was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 2 units of AE94.3A gas turbines, each with 250MW nameplate capacity.

Ansaldo Energia supplied WY23Z-109LL electric generator for the project.

Methodology

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