Aggreko 40 MW of gas-powered generation to fulfill Tanzania
hydropower shortfall (18th March 2007)
Power shortages in Tanzania as a result of extended drought
Aggreko deliver 40MW of gas power ten days ahead of
schedule
Prompt power delivery helps to sustain economic growth in the
country
Dubai, 18th March 2007
– Aggreko plc, the world leader in the provision of temporary power
and temperature control services, is supplying Tanzania Electric
Supply Company (TANESCO) 40 MW of gas-powered generation. The
contract for power supply was awarded to Aggreko and is part of
emergency measures being implemented to avert a prolonged shortage
of electricity supply resulting from an extended drought.
Aggreko designed and supplied a full turnkey gas power solution
to TANESCO, including equipment mobilization, installation,
operation, servicing and maintenance of the project. The equipment,
part of Aggreko’s fleet of gas powered generators, was supplied
with transformers, switchboards and a fully stocked onsite store
with all spares and consumables required for the 2 year project
duration.
TANESCO, the company responsible for generating and distributing
electricity to customers in Tanzania and Zanzibar, awarded the
contract to Aggreko due to its ability to achieve the delivery
deadline and its commitment to provide 24-hour support service.
Aggreko supplied the Gas Power solution to TANESCO in two
phases. Generators were transported from Aggreko International’s
headquarters in Jebel Ali, UAE for phase one which became
operational on October 18th 2006. Equipment for the second phase
was airlifted to the site from Aggreko’s holding facility in Europe
due to the urgent need of power locally. This enabled Aggreko to
supply the full 40MW on December 7th, 10 days earlier than stated
in the Emergency Supply Agreement with TANESCO. Aggreko’s own in
house experienced technicians and engineers installed the project
in accordance to the ISO 9001:2000 audited procedures and quality
standards to ensure safety and reliability. The gas supply for the
project is being supplied by the Songo Songo gas field offshore
Tanzania.
“Aggreko has diligently worked with TANESCO to ensure that both
Phase 1 & Phase 2 were operational ahead of the commitment made
by His Excellency the President to the people of Tanzania. This
demonstrates the company’s flexibility and ability to rapidly
respond to the client’s needs”, said Mr. Idris Rashidi, Managing
Director, TANESCO.
“The contract with Aggreko will assist the government of Tanzania
to re-establish economic activities that were affected by the
shortage of electricity. Based on Aggreko’s tailor-made solution
and previous track record, we are confident that they will continue
to provide reliable power for us,” Mr. Rashidi added.
Patrick O’ Driscoll, Director Gas Power, Aggreko said, "Aggreko
have made a major investment in making rental Gas Power solutions
available to the market. Meeting our clients needs to take
advantage of natural gas as an alternative fuel to diesel
represents an extension of Aggreko’s existing range of power rental
service.”