GE unit wins 15-year Qafco gas turbine maintenance deal
DOHA, January 25, 2016
GE Oil & Gas' Downstream Technology Solutions (DTS) business has won a 15-year technical development partnership deal from Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco), according to a report.
Under this strategic agreement, DTS will mark the first regional installation of its advanced 32K Extendor Combustion System that will enable Qafco to strengthen the operational efficiency of its gas turbines, said The Peninsula report.
It will supply the parts for the project with the first installation set for next year, while modification, repair and field services will be provided through Qatar-based experts, it said.
The agreement will help in scaling-up the operational efficiency of the gas turbines, adding to improved plant operations and higher levels of productivity.
“We seek advanced solutions and on-ground support to strengthen efficiency and optimise resource use across our plants. To achieve consistently high levels of productivity, it is important that we extend maintenance intervals through proven technology," Khalifa A Al Sowaidi, chief executive officer, Qafco, was quoted as saying.
“Installing the first Extendor Combustion Supply kit in the region at Qafco demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best-in-class technology solution and underlines the long-term partnership between GE and Qafco which extends for 40 years," Rami Qasem, president and CEO of GE Oil & Gas for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, was quoted as saying.
"The comprehensive upgrade, repairing and maintenance, led by our Qatar-based team, will support Qafco by significantly reducing the combustion component wear & tear of the turbines and increasing the meantime between maintenance,” he added.
