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GE Technology to Help Boost Output, Efficiency of Perua?s Largest Thermoelectric Plant

^{Published on 2010-11-09 13:25:37 - Market Wire}
 

LIMA, Peru--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--A GE (NYSE: GE) steam turbine will be used to convert the Kallpa Generacion power plant in Chilca, Peru into combined-cycle operation, significantly increasing both the efficiency and the output of the power production at the site. Located about 60 kilometers south of Lima, the Kallpa facility is the largest thermoelectric plant in Peru.

"The project also contributes to the regiona™s economic growth, representing a total investment of about $400 million."

Under contracts totaling more than $40 million, GE will provide a 207D-11 steam turbine, maintenance services and spare parts for the project. The steam turbine will join three gas turbines operating at the site, bringing the total output to approximately 850 megawatts. Posco Engineering and Construction is the lead contractor for the combined-cycle project, which will use natural gas from the Camisea gas pipeline near the site.

aThe government of Peru is promoting the efficient use of natural gas from the Camisea Reservoir, and this type of plant configuration supports that strategy,a said Jorge Monaco, project manager, Kallpa Combined Cycle Conversion Project. aThe project also contributes to the regiona™s economic growth, representing a total investment of about $400 million.a

The GE 207D-11 steam turbine provides reliable, efficient and cost-effective combined-cycle service. Converting the Kallpa plant to combined-cycle operation is expected to increase the sitea™s output by 280 megawatts.

aWith combined-cycle, the Kallpa plant will be able to generate more power without having to increase fuel usage,a said Roberto Yepes, directora"Andean Region for GE Energy. aThe 207D-11 steam turbine will use steam generated by exhaust energy from the gas turbines in a bottoming cycle, helping Peru meet its need for more power more efficiently.a

The GE 207D-11 steam turbine is expected to be shipped in the first quarter of 2011 with commercial operation expected by the first quarter of 2012.

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