APR Energy, a global leader in fast-track power solutions, said it has won a contract to provide a gas turbine power plant for an industrial company in Egypt.

The project, which is for a minimum of 12 months, has an estimated value exceeding $30 million.

APR Energy’s plant will feature three GE aeroderivative mobile turbines that will run on clean-burning natural gas. The plant is expected to begin production by the first quarter of 2016.

On the contract win, APR Energy CEO Laurence Anderson, said: "This is the result of many months of work in Egypt and it gives us a foothold in one of the largest markets in the region, supporting one of the country’s most strategic industrial investments."

Executive chairman John Campion said: "The project builds upon our experience in the industrial space, diversifying our customer base and complementing the strong success that we have had in the utility segment."

APR Energy, he stated, combines state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise to provide turnkey power plants that are rapidly deployed, customisable and scalable.

"Serving both utility and industrial segments, APR Energy provides power generation solutions to customers and communities around the world, with an emphasis on Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East," he added.-TradeArabia News Service