Name of the Project
Jebel Ali power station – K Station, Phase 3.
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Client
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
Project Description
The Phase 3 project includes the supply, installation, testing and launch of two F-type gas turbines that will produce 590 MW at 50 °C.
K-Station is part of the Jebel Ali power and water desalination plant and one of the main plants providing Dubai with reliable, efficient and high-quality electricity and water services.
The current generation capacity of K-Station is 948 MW. The third phase will add 90 MW, bringing the station’s total production capacity to 1 538 MW.
Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The turbines are planned to be operational by the second quarter of 2019.
Latest Developments
Duro Felguera (DF) Energy Division has signed a turnkey contract with the DEWA to build the gas-fired, open-cycle power plant.
The contract is valued at €204-million.
DF has selected Siemens technology for the two gas turbines.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
DF (turnkey construction contract), Siemens (gas turbines).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
DEWA media communications office, tel +971 4 515 1784 or email media@dewa.gov.ae.