An EPC contractor, working on behalf of an Utility Company had completed the construction of a new integrated power and water complex as part of the Duqm refinery development.
The new development included five, 54 MW gas turbines in combined cycle configuration to power the new Duqm refinery with the long term goal of having a reliable, efficient energy supply without grid back up.
Before these turbines could be used, they would need to pass a Full load Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). This would involve incremental and precise loads of power to put the turbines through their paces.
With the lack of energy outlet and capacity of these turbines being so high, coupled with Covid-19 and location challenges, this meant that a trusted experienced partner would be required for the load testing of the first two turbines. Someone with sector
knowledge that could understand the challenges faced and who could deliver a comprehensive load testing facility solution that not only tested the turbines to required standards, but also ensure the timely deployment and installation of the testing facility within the strict deadlines of the client.
If a partner could not be found, the client would have to run entirely on a temporary power plant, something that could impact capex costs quickly.