Aggreko wins ‘Best Fast-Track Power Project in Asia’
Award
Singapore, November 2010
Aggreko plc, the global leader in
the provision of temporary power and temperature control services,
has been recognised for its rapid response capability by the Asian
Power Awards 2010, which promote special achievements in Asia’s
power industry. The awards, decided by an independent panel of
judges, are organised by the publishers of Asian Power magazine,
Charlton Media Group.
Aggreko won the 'Best Fast-Track
Power Project in Asia' award for the rapid design, installation and
commissioning of a 200 MW power project in Bangladesh. The project
was carried out for the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB),
as a part of its initiative to rapidly improve the power supply
across the country. BDPB contracted 11 suppliers to supply
temporary power packages, but Aggreko is the only one that
succeeded in bringing its power packages online within the intended
time frame.
Aggreko installed the power project
within three months of contract signature through the supply of two
100 MW diesel generator power plants, which are now feeding power
directly into substations connected to the national grid. The power
plants were required to operate at differing voltages - 33 kV
and 132 kV - and Aggreko was able to provide both the high-voltage
and low-voltage options. As a turn-key power provider, Aggreko is
responsible for the operation of the power plants, and will have
technicians available on-site 24 hours a day to ensure an
uninterrupted power supply.
Aggreko’s worldwide network of
depots was instrumental in ensuring that the project was completed
in such a short time frame. Equipment was sourced from depots
located in Singapore, the UAE and Europe and then shipped to port
in Khulna.
Receiving the award, Debajit Das,
Managing Director of Aggreko Asia, commented: 'I am very pleased to
accept this award, which recognises Aggreko’s unique position as
the world leader in fast-track power. When a country experiences
power shortages, every day with reduced power results in a loss of
productivity that is hugely detrimental to the economy. The 200 MW
power project we are operating in Ghorashal and Khulna is an
important first step in the Bangladesh government’s plan to
eliminate peak shaving, and is helping to bridge the gap until a
permanent power solution is completed.'