GE Power and Indorama Eleme Petrochemials Limited have\nannounced that they have successfully executed GE\u2019s 6B Performance Improvement\nPackage (PIP) upgrade on the first two out of six 6B gas turbines at the\npetrochemical facility in Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upgrade increased Indorama\u2019s plant output by 15% per gas turbine, more than doubling the expected increase of 6%, and will help extend the interval for combustion and hot gas path inspections, reducing overall maintenance costs. In addition, this project is expected to increase power plant availability of up to 3,960 hours over 16 years.
The growth in production is directly proportional to an increase in power needs and operational costs, and due to growing power demand in Nigeria, GE\u2019s objective is to expand our production. GE\u2019s technology will therefore help the company mitigate costs while ensuring there is enough power to support increased production at a lower cost.
At Indorama\u2019s Eleme plant, GE successfully installed the technology upgrade on two of GE\u2019s six 6B gas turbines on site. The turbines achieved an increased output of 5 MWs per unit, exceeding the expected benefits of 2.5MWs. In addition, Combustion and Hot Gas Path inspections which were separately carried out at 12,000 hours and 24,000 hours respectively, will both take place at 32, 000 hours. Over 16 years, this new schedule will save Indorama the cost of carrying out 21 separate combustion and four HGP inspections and adding 3,960 hours of production.
\u201cAt GE, we\u2019re always focused on understanding our customers\u2019 needs so we can tailor the right innovative solutions to increase the power plant\u2019s operational performance and profitability,\u201d said Elisee Sezan, CEO for GE\u2019s Gas Power businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn 2009, GE launched the 6B Performance Improvement\nPackage, featuring advances in materials, coatings, sealing and aerodynamics\nderived from its F-class technology to increase output and efficiency. We\u2019re\nproud that GE\u2019s continued investment in upgrades for mature fleets are helping\npower producers and industrial operators \u2013 like Indorama – remain competitive\nin today\u2019s very dynamic marketplace.\u201d
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\nToday, PIP is installed on over 200 units globally, and it has become the\nstandard configuration for new 6B gas turbines. GE has been operating in\nNigeria for over 40 years, with more than 750 employees today, 90% of whom are\nNigerians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company has businesses spanning across key sectors\nincluding oil and gas, power, healthcare and renewables.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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