The Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant is 1,026MW gas fired power project. It is planned in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2019 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in August 2022. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority. The company has a stake of 100%.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant.
The project cost is expected to be around $544.444m.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2019. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by August 2022.
Contractors involved
Elsewedy Electric T&D and Mitsubishi Power are expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the gas fired power project.
Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant (Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit I) will be equipped with Mitsubishi Power gas turbine. The phase consists of 1 gas turbine with 345MW nameplate capacity.
Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant (Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit II) will be equipped with Mitsubishi Power gas turbine. The phase consists of 1 gas turbine with 345MW nameplate capacity.
Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant (Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant Unit III) will be equipped with Mitsubishi Power steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 336MW nameplate capacity.
Mitsubishi Power is expected to be the supplier electric generator for the project.
Mitsubishi Power is expected to be the supplier electric generator for the project.
John Cockerill Group is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
John Cockerill Group is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
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About Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority
Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA) is a government owned utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity; and distributes water and natural gas in Sharjah Emirate. The authority produces power using diesel, gas and steam; sources water from underground and desalination sources, and desalinates and treat that water; and provides piped natural gas services and equipment to convert cookers and ovens fired by PLG cylinders to the natural gas system. SEWA also provides e-services related to its offerings. It serves customers in residential, industrial and commercial sectors, and public utilities such as hospitals, government buildings, mosques and lighting of public parks and streets. SEWA is headquartered in Sharjah, the UAE.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.
