United Kingdom, 2007-Feb-07
Siemens Power Generation (PG) is to build a combined cycle power plant near Southampton for Marchwood Power.
Marchwood Power is a 50/50 joint venture of ESBI and Scottish and Southern Energy which will jointly operate the plant on completion, scheduled for summer of 2009. The contract including a long-term service agreement for the power plant is valued at approximately 500 million euros (£350m).
Siemens will build the gas-fired combined cycle power plant with a capacity of 840 megawatts (MW). For the turnkey project Siemens will supply two gas turbines, one steam turbine and three generators. The scope of supply will also include the entire mechanical equipment with two heat-recovery steam generators, and the electrical and instrumentation and control equipment as well as a 22km gas pipeline to connect the plant to the national gas transmission network.
The Marchwood Power plant will be the eighth turnkey power station constructed by Siemens in the UK,” said Klaus Voges, President of Siemens Power Generation. “With a capacity of more than 6,000 MW these plants confirm our strong UK power plant presence.
Up to 12,000 MW of new generation capacity could be required in the UK by 2012 to meet the growing demand and to compensate plant retirements. Renewables as well as gas-fired combined cycle power plants are integral parts of the UK’s aim at reducing CO2 emissions. Siemens recently secured an order for the Whitelee Wind Farm to be located south of Glasgow in Scotland. With an installed capacity of 322MW it will be Europe's largest onshore wind farm.
About Siemens Power Generation
The Power Generation Group (PG) of Siemens AG is one of the premier companies in the international power generation sector. In fiscal 2006 (which ended September 30). Siemens PG posted sales amounting to more than EUR10 billion and received new orders totalling EUR12.5 billion. Group profit amounted to EUR782 million. On September 30m 006, PG had a work force of approximately 36,400 worldwide. Further information at: www.siemens.com/powergeneration
About Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 164 years ago. The company employs 20,314 people in the UK, including about 6,500 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.5 billion, including exports of £580 million, and it spent almost £75 million on research and development. As a leading global engineering company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, including the shortage of natural resources, increasing environmental care, and a growing demand for healthcare, mobility and security. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk
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