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Home > News > Corporate news > 22 October, 2007
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22 October, 2007
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LITWIN Awarded a Convertible EPC Contract for a 3 x 70 MW power plant
LITWIN SA has been awarded a convertible EPC contract by Société Le Nickel, a subsidiary of the Eramet group, for a 3 x 70 MW coal fired power plant.
The new plant is expected to be built at the Doniambo Nickel Smelter site, Noumea, New Caledonia to replace the existing one operated on fuel oil. The plant will incorporate circulating fluidized bed boiler technology, which is an environmentally friendly technology for burning coal at low level emissions.
During the first phase, which should be completed in approximately 9 months, Litwin will conduct a basic engineering study and an open book estimate of the subsequent EPC project. In a second phase and upon the decision of Société Le Nickel to implement the Project, the contract shall be converted into an lump sum turnkey EPC contract of approximatively 39 months duration.
Max Abitbol, Chief Executive Officer of LITWIN SA announced:
"We are delighted to be chosen by Societe Le Nickel as a business partner and we are very much looking forward to demonstrating our expertise to this important new customer. We believe that the number of projects for coal fired power plants, associated with environmentally friendly technology, will increase as the prices of oil and of gas continue to remain high."
Notes to Editors:
About Eramet
Eramet is a rapidly growing French mining and metallurgical group. It employs more than 14,000 people in more than 20 countries on five continents, and holds leading global positions in each of its activities. The Group has three divisions – Eramet Nickel, Eramet Manganese and Eramet Alloys – all of which generated a combined turnover of €2.712 billion in 2005.
To find out more, visit Eramet Litwin at: http://www.eramet.fr
Enquiries:
Daniel Pollak, Communication Manager : daniel.pollak@litwin.fr
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