Alstom supplied the original power island equipment for Nhon Trach 1, namely two GT13E2 gas turbines, two heat recovery steam generators, one COMAX steam turbine and three air-cooled TOPAIR turbogenerators, along with associated supervision and commissioning.
Nhon Trach 1 began operating in simple cycle in May 2008. To date, the plant runs with an availability significantly above the original designed parameters.
The excellent relationship established between Alstom and PetroVietnam during the construction of Nhon Trach 1 now continues with this long-term service partnership.
Nhon Trach 1 CCPP is recognised as a key contributor of reliable power supply to Vietnam’s electricity grid (EVN), which supplies electricity to the population and to local industry. The reliability factor is especially critical during Vietnam’s dry season as hydropower plants run low on water resources. Nearly 40% of Vietnam’s power is generated by hydropower plants.
Through the two agreements signed today, PetroVietnam will benefit from the reliability, efficiency, lower running costs and lower CO2 emissions ensured by Alstom’s combined cycle technology, as well as the experience of Alstom’s world-wide installed base.
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About Alstom
Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 96,500 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over €23 billion* in 2009/10.
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*Pro forma figures