Power plant extension project, Turkey

23rd June 2017 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Power plant extension project, Turkey

Name of the Project
Power plant extension project.

Location
The project is located in Samsun, on the Black Sea coast of Turkey.

Client
Yesilyurt Enerji Elektrik Uretim.

Project Description
The project involves the extension of an existing power plant built in 2011 by 73 MW.

The plant was built to operate mainly in baseload mode to supply reliable power to the grid. When this latest extension has been completed, it will mainly be used for grid stability operations.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The equipment will be delivered during the coming months, and the extended power plant is scheduled to be operational by December 2017.

Latest Developments
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to extend the power plant.

The order comprises four Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Wärtsilä (equipment contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Yesilyurt Enerji Elektrik Uretim, tel +90 312 284 00 61 or fax +90 312 284 62 61.