The Qassim Power Plant Extension is 1,100MW oil fired power project. It is planned in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia. 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. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in May 2010. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Saudi Electricity. The company has a stake of 100%.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The power plant can run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant will be crude oil. In case of shortage of crude oil the plant will run on Diesel.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in May 2010.
Contractors involved
Arabian Bemco Contracting is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension II) project. Arabian Bemco Contracting is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension III) project.
Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit I) will be equipped with Fuji Electric steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 146MW nameplate capacity.
Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit II) will be equipped with Fuji Electric steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 129MW nameplate capacity.
Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit III) will be equipped with Fuji Electric steam turbine. The phase consists of 1 steam turbine with 129MW nameplate capacity.
Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension II) will be equipped with GE Power 7E.03 gas turbines. The phase consists of 4 gas turbines with 56MW nameplate capacity.
Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension III) will be equipped with GE Power 7E.03 gas turbines. The phase consists of 8 gas turbines with 59MW nameplate capacity.
GE Power is expected to be the supplier of electric generator for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension III).
John Cockerill Group is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit I).
John Cockerill Group is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit II).
John Cockerill Group is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Qassim Power Plant Extension (Qassim Power Plant Extension Conversion Unit III).
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About Saudi Electricity
Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) is an energy utility. Through its subsidiaries, the company generates, transmits and distributes electricity; and carries out operations of the fiber optic networks, trading and realization of renewable energy, among others. It produces electricity in gas, combined, steam and diesel power units. SEC also builds independent power plants on a build, own and operate (BOO) basis. The company distributes electricity to customers in cities, villages and communities in the Eastern, Central, Western and Southern sectors in Saudi Arabia. It is owned by Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, and other shareholders. SEC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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