Name of the Project
Cairo West natural gas and heavy fuel oil-fired thermal power plant renewal project.
Location
The power station is located about 16 km north-west of Cairo, in Egypt.
Client
Cairo Electricity Production Company.
Project Description
The Cairo West power station is one of the mainstay facilities providing power for the Egyptian capital of Cairo where electricity demand is high.
The project will renew four existing power generation boilers (units 5 to 8), with a rated output of 1 360 MW, extending their lifetime and enhancing reliability.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
CEPC has awarded Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) a contract for the renewal of the power plant.
MHPS will manufacture the boiler components at its Kure Works, and MHPS’ Egyptian subsidiary will dispatch the engineer for support of installation and trial operation.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
MHPS (power plant renewal contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
CEPC, tel +20 25794870 or email Info@cairoepc.com.