Skoda Power Wins Steam Turbine Contract in Turkey

PLZEN, Czech Republic, Oct. 4 /CNW/ - Skoda Power has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 3 x 133 MW Skoda steam turbines with 3S Enerji ve Maden A.S for a power plant in Cankiri, Turkey, worth around EUR60 million.

Skoda Power will also supply an electrical generator, control system, condensing and regenerative system, piping, electrical parts and technical advisory services during installation and commissioning of each of the three condensing steam turbines with axial condenser output.

The inauguration ceremony for the new thermal power plant near Ankara took place on 1 September 2010. The activities of the Turkish investor Yildizlar Holding will cover the complete chain: from coal mining through to electricity generation and distribution to the end consumers.

All three units are scheduled to go online within three years. A portion of the generated energy will be distributed by Yildizlar Holding through its recently privatised Osmangazi network.

Skoda Power is currently regarded as one of the major players in the Turkish steam turbine market, with an approximate 20% share. This includes installations at Soma power plant (6 x 165 MW) and Erdemir power plant (1 x 40 MW). Further, in 2009, Skoda Power was awarded a 2 x 120 MW project at Bolu Goynuk which is currently in progress.

About SKODA POWER

Skoda Power, a part of Doosan Power Systems, is a leading European producer and supplier of power plant equipment, mainly of steam turbines. Its portfolio includes steam turbines (5 - 1250 MW) for a broad range of applications. Skoda Power has more than 100 years' experience of steam turbines.

About Doosan Power Systems

Doosan Power Systems is a leading provider of cleaner, greener technology, products and services for power generation: from turnkey power-plant projects to boilers, turbines, nuclear and wind power. Doosan Power Systems unites the long heritage of excellence in boilers from Doosan Babcock and steam turbines from Skoda Power.

For further information: Corporate Communication, Doosan Power Systems, Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]; Ben Wood, Hill & Knowlton, Tel: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]