Aggreko to supply 140 MW of emergency power in
Kenya
Aggreko plc, the world
leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control
is pleased to announce that, following a public tender, it has
signed a contract with the Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd
to supply all 140 MW called for in the tender. This will involve
the installation of an additional 80 MW at Aggreko's existing site
at Embakasi, outside Nairobi and 60 MW at a new site near Naivasha.
The minimum period of the contract is 12 months, and the value of
the award is estimated to be over $30m.
Kenya's requirement for additional
power is a result of low rainfall in parts of the country. This
drought has resulted in reduced output from the country's hydro
electric power stations leading to power shortages which are having
a damaging effect on the country's economy. A critical
consideration in the tender evaluation process was speed of
delivery and Aggreko has undertaken to supply the first tranche of
40 MW within five weeks of the contract becoming effective and the
balance a few weeks later.
Aggreko is already supplying KenGen
with 150 MW of temporary power from sites at Embakasi and Eldoret
and once the additional capacity is installed Aggreko will be able
to despatch 290 MW to the national grid. Aggreko operates a
training centre and engine refurbishment facility at Embakasi both
of which help train and transfer valuable skills and knowledge to
the 137 locally employed Kenyan workforce. In addition, Aggreko
supports the local community by providing books for schools,
sponsoring student's education and helping to fund work in the
Aberdares National Forest which supports water conservation.
Aggreko is currently supplying around 1,000 MW of temporary power
in 20 countries in Africa.
Rupert Soames. Chief Executive of
Aggreko, said: "We are delighted to have been selected by KenGen to
provide them with this additional temporary power, which is a
testament to the good experience they have had with Aggreko as a
supplier over the last few years. A 140 MW permanent power plant
would take several years to finance, build and commission, but
Aggreko can deliver this capacity in a matter of weeks, and this
flexibility means that customers can respond quickly to maintain
power supplies."
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Editor’s
Notes
Aggreko plc is the world
leader in the supply of temporary power and temperature control
solutions. Aggreko provides 24/7 availability and
service support with approximately 3,500 employees operating from
over 133 locations. In 2008 we served customers in over 100
countries, and had revenues of approximately £950m (USD $1.8bn or
Euros €1.2bn). Aggreko plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (AGK.L) and headquartered in Scotland. For more
information, please access the company website at http://www.aggreko.com