Taweelah Initial B Plant IWPP is an 876MW gas fired power project. It is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1995.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 876 | 876 | – | Active | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Taweelah Asia Power |
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Description
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The project was developed by Taweelah Asia Power. Abu Dhabi National Energy, Marubeni, BTU Power, Pendekar Power Labuan and Kyuden International are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 60%, 14%, 10%, 10% and 6% respectively.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The power plant run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant is natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant can also run on Crude Oil. The fuel is procured from Emirates Water and Electricity Co.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1995.
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By GlobalDataPower Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Emirates Water and Electricity under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors Involved
Fisia Italiampianti and Sadelmi Power were selected to render EPC services for the gas fired power project.
GE Power was selected as the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company provided 6 units of DKE 2-1063 steam turbines, each with 146MW nameplate capacity.
ABB supplied electric generator for the project.
Babcock Lentjes Kraftwerkstechnik supplied steam boiler for the project.
Asia Gulf Power Services is the O&M contractor for thermal power project for a period of 20 years.
About Taweelah Asia Power
Taweelah Asia Power Company (TAPCO), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority, is a power company that generates electricity and provides water supplying services. The company’s services comprise operation and maintenance, project development, financing, construction and agreement maintenance services. Its projects include Taweelah B Independent Water and Power Project is developed in Abu Dhabi under the Government of Abu Dhabi. The company’s existing B plant comprises desalination plant, and taweelah B power and desalination plant extension. TAPCO is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
Methodology
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