Name of the Project
Tafilah Wind Farm project.
Location
The project is located in the Tafilah region of Jordan.
Client
Abour Energy, a subsidiary of Xenel Idustries.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 49.5 MW wind farm, which will generate an estimated 131.5 GWh/y (net) for sale to the National Electric Power Company under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
The project will include 15 wind turbines of 3.45 MW each, a 33 kV/132kV substation, a 0.25 km to 0.5 km connection to a new 18 km 132 kV transmission line, an under-ground internal 33 kV grid network and a network of site access roads.
Jobs to Be Created
The project is expected to employ about 200 workers at the peak of construction.
Value
The project is estimated at $110-million.
Duration
Construction is expected to start mid-2017 and take about 18 months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Xenel Industries, tel +966 12 604 8000, fax +966) 12 643 6344 or email communications@xenel.com.