Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed a project to add a 689MW gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant to the No. 5 Power Plant owned by Aluminum Bahrain BSC (Alba), a major national aluminum smelter in Bahrain, and the plant has recently begun commercial operation. MHI completed the contract for this natural gas-fired GTCC power plant one month ahead of schedule, and has also signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA), supporting the stable operation of the power plant to ensure a continuous supply of highly efficient and reliable energy.
This power generation facility, the fourth block of the No. 5 Power Plant, was constructed by a consortium consisting of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Chinese construction company SEPCO III (SEPCOIII Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd.) under a full turnkey EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract. MHI supplied the GTCC power generation unit, consisting of one state-of-the-art M701JAC gas turbine and one steam turbine.
A ceremony to commemorate the completion of the facilities was held at the No. 5 Power Plant, and was attended by Alba’s Chairman, Khalid Al Rumaihi, CEO, Ali Al Baqali, and Head of the Power Division, Amin Sultan, as well as Executive Officer and Deputy Head of the Energy Domain, Takashi Higashizawa, representing MHI.
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Commenting on the start of operations, Al Ba’s Chairman Khalid Al Rumaihi said: “The 4th Block of the 5th Power Plant does more than expand our installed power generation capacity; it underpins our vision for a sustainable future and is a powerful symbol of the combination of innovation and partnership. Thanks to the hard work of our company, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and SEPCO III, this project was completed ahead of schedule, demonstrating that industrial growth and environmental care can coexist, ushering in a greener Bahrain.”
MHI’s Higashizawa added, “We are honored to celebrate the completion of this important project, which introduces our cutting-edge power generation technology. We are confident that the successful commercial operation of the M701JAC gas turbine with hydrogen co-firing capability in Block 4 of the 5th Power Plant will help Aruba achieve its energy goals and contribute to the decarbonization of industry. The completion of this facility not only demonstrates our strong collaboration, but also plays a vital role in advancing Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and building the country’s sustainable energy future.”
MHI Group will further focus on promoting the widespread use of highly efficient, reliable gas turbine power generation equipment, contributing to a stable supply of electricity, which is essential for economic development around the world, while also contributing to the protection of the global environment by promoting the decarbonization of energy.
SOURCE: MHI
