ARABIA’S MEGACITY AMBITIONS ARE MATCHED BY ITS POWERPLANT PLANS
Saudi Arabia hopes to build a futuristic megacity 33 times the size of New York City from scratch. Saudi officials describe it as “the world’s most ambitious project.” It’s called Neom, a planned 16-borough city on the Red Sea coast in the northwestern Saudi province of Tabuk. No development is going to happen without power and the nation not only has to develop its power resources but also live up to its strategy of reaching net zero by 2060 .
The Kingdom has decided to invest in modern, highly-efficient gas-fired power plants in combination with CO2 capture and storage, to significantly reduce its emissions while generating power.
Siemens Energy is supplying key power plant technologies that will provide almost 4 gigawatts to the Kingdom, and in addition has also entered a long-term maintenance contract for 25 years for the two power plants, with a total value of US$ 1.5 billion.
Taiba 2 and Qassim 2, two of the world’s largest, modern, and efficient combined-cycle power plants, will be built in the western and central regions of Saudi Arabia over the next few years.
Siemens Energy´s gas turbines (HL-class), in combination with steam turbines and generators, will generate approx. 2,000 megawatts of electricity at each site. EPC and contracting partner for Siemens Energy is the China Energy International Group.
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SAUDI ARABIA HOPES TO BUILD A FUTURISTIC MEGACITY 33 TIMES THE SIZE OF NEW YORK CITY FROM SCRATCH.”
Karim Amin, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy and responsible for the Business Area of Gas Services: “Saudi Arabia is driving forward its vision 2030 to transform the Kingdom into a pioneering economic location. The new gas-fired power plants will provide reliable energy supply and contribute to the sustainable and future-oriented development of the country. Our Siemens Energy local service hub in Dammam will make an important contribution in expanding and localizing technology and competencies in the Kingdom.”
The new power plants will provide additional energy for the country’s growing population and booming economy and replace parts of Saudi Arabia’s existing ageing power plant fleet, some of which rely on oil as an energy source. The new plants will save up to 60% of CO2 compared with oil-fuelled power plants. They will also be compatible with the Kingdoms’ energy strategy which calls for the construction of CO2 capture and storage facilities in the medium term, to enable a carbon-neutral energy supply.
Taiba 2 and Qassim 2 will initially be connected to the grid in simple cycle mode in 2026 and will be permanently operated as a combined cycle power plant.
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TURBINE UPGRADE NOW COMPLETE ON 2MW SABIYA
Upgrades have been completed on four 9F.03 class gas turbines at the 2GW Sabiya Combined Cycle Power Plant. in Kuwait. LEADER AND NEWS FROM
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IN MIDDLE EAST RENEWABLES
Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt and Oman will lead the way in renewables,
14 23 GENSETS SUPPLIED FOR NEOM’S MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SAUDI ARABIA
SDEC recently supplied Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project with 23 gensetsthese feature ATS: Automatic Transfer Switches & Manual Transfer units.
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ENERGY SUCCESS FOR POWERPLANT BASED AT MAJOR SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITE
A key landfill site now has six engines of 2 MW each (TCG 2020 V20) for a total capacity of 13 MW. These are
THE JEDDAH TOWER
This is a US$20 billion economic development near the Red Sea, one of several megaprojects currently underway in the Kingdom
GENSETS FOR WASTEWATER SITE
MARGEN supplied Kuwait with 8 units of 1600 and 1250 kVA for a wastewater treatment plant.
DIESEL GENSETS FOR WAREHOUSE COMPLEX IN ARDIA, KUWAIT
Two VME370 diesel gensets are providing backup power in Kuwait.
MUSCAT, OMAN, GETS 3 X 550 KVA DIESEL GENSETS
TELECOM SITE IN KUWAIT GETS GENSETS
JUBAILI BROTHERS have delivered five 30 kVA diesel gensets to a telecom tower in the City.
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GENSETS FOR LEBANON FACTORY
Ghaddar Machinery has supplied and installed 4 x 300 KVA gensets powered by John Deere engines 6090HF475 and fitted with Leroy Somer alternators (TAL046F models). 20
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HURRIAH POWER PLANT, IRAQ
Sakr Power was involved in the design, installation, commissioning and startup of the Hurriah Power Plant, Iraq, operated by the Ministry of Electricity in Baghdad. This is a 62MW HFO power plant running continuously and consisting of 8 x 8L46B / 6L46B gensets.
Three KJV550 synchron mode generator sets have gone to a residential site. 21
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NEOM HAS NOW AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE EL BADAA PROJECT
NEOM has awarded a contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) as well as testing and commissioning a water recycling plant at Al Badaa.
The contract is worth over US$84.3 million (SAR316 million) and has been awarded to a joint consortium of International Water Distribution Company (Tawzea) and Spanish water and environment system specialist Lantania.
1,000 KVA ADDITIONAL BACKUP DIESEL GENERATOR FOR A BITUMEN FACTORY IN KARBALA, IRAQ
GMC (Ghaddar Machinery Co) has supplied a 1,000 kVA diesel generator with Cummins engine and Nidec alternator to a bitumen factory based in Karbala, Iraq. This new deal has meant that Ghaddar Machinery’s Iraq Branch was effectively expanded the power station of the Bitumen factory in Karbala province.
Based on the excellent performance over the past two years of the two Ghaddar Generators 1000 KVA each powered by Cummins Engine KTA38-G5 and Leroy Somer Alternator TAL049E, an expansion of the power station was requested, and an additional unit was added to bring the total capacity of the station to 3000 KVA. The 3 Generators are operating in synchronisation to power the factory.
Maintaining their outstanding reputation for high performance power even in the harshest conditions, the latest KTA range is jacket water aftercooled design. Its inbuilt step timing control system ensures optimum engine timing at all combinations of load and ambient temperature, improving cold starting and reducing light load fuel consumption to greatly enhance engine efficiency, reports the company.
KD SERIES OF INDUSTRIAL GENERATORS WELL-RECEIVED BY MIDDLE EAST MARKET
In 2023 Kohler expanded its KD Series line of industrial generators with two new models, KD700 and KD750 for 60hz markets. These generators feature a new Kohler 18L advanced diesel engine (KD18L06) that can also run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source. Reports are that the range has been well-received by buyers and users alike.
The new KD units are designed to power mission critical applications, including airports, hospitals, and healthcare facilities, water treatment plants and mid-sized data centers.
HVO provides a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to conventional diesel
and biofuels. No adaptation is needed and both HVO and diesel can be mixed together. HVO is also highly stable, with no sensitivity to oxidation, so it can be stored long-term. It enables to offset carbon emission by up to 90% by using renewable waste products.
KD Series generators are engineered to last, with better fuel economy and a small footprint. When paired with Kohler’s global sales and support network the KD Series line-up provides a solution that secures customers’ critical operations. And when service is needed, Kohler has a global dealer and distribution infrastructure embracing more than 800 facilities.
EGYPT’S NATURAL GAS POWERPLANT RECEIVES TEN 2,500 KW 4000 L64 FNER GAS GENERATORS
Ten MTU 20V 4000 L64 FNER gas-powered generator sets have been successfully delivered and installed by Rolls-Royce.
Each has a rated power of 2500 KW and features up to 84,000 hours lifetime to major overhaul (TBO).
The next generation Series 4000 natural gas genset offers the highest power density and the highest kilowatt-per-squarefoot ratio in its class. Based on the successful Series 4000 engine, it delivers from 776–2,535 kW, and has been optimized for hot and humid environments.
Designed with cutting-edge technology, the new Series 4000 natural gas genset has
been optimised for maximum performance and low emissions to deliver an economical, reliable, and sustainable source of power.
A significant reduction in nitrous oxide emissions makes the natural gas genset a perfect fit for independent power producers (IPP) and combined heat and power (CHP) applications.
The natural gas genset has an effective engine power of 130 kWm/cylinder – the highest power density in its class thanks to its compact design. and small footprint. It offers superb performance at high temperatures and high humidity for use anywhere in the world and delivers 30% more power than its predecessor.
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3.5GW CONTRACTS FOR GULF
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured two large-scale solar power projects in the Middle East, totaling 3.5 GW capacity. The orders include grid interconnections and are expected to boost L&T’s renewable energy portfolio.
The plants will have a cumulative capacity of 3.5 GW. The scope of the orders also includes grid interconnections encompassing pooling substations and overhead transmission lines.
Detailed engineering and initial construction work are expected to commence shortly, the filing added.
“These orders are welcome additions to our green portfolio, as we build the company of the future with next-generation technologies,” L&T Chairman & Managing Director S N Subrahmanyan said.
NEWLY-ESTABLISHED CONSORTIUM EXPLORES GREEN HYDROGEN POTENTIAL IN EGYPT
A newly-established consortium has signed a framework agreement with the Egyptian Government over green hydrogen.
BP has entered into a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to join the existing consortium comprising of Masdar, Hassan Allam Utilities and Infinity Power to explore the potential development of a multi-phase green hydrogen (gH2) project in Egypt. Under the JDA, bp will act as the main developer and operator of the project on behalf of the consortium. The partners are combining their respective gH2 projects in Egypt and will also explore the potential for a single large-scale, multi-phase project for the development of gH2 and its derivatives, with a focus on exports.
The newly-formed consortium has signed a Framework Agreement (FWA) with the Egyptian government to start carrying out a set of studies and activities to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of the project.
The FWA agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Egypt-EU Investment Conference by Nader Zaki, bp’s Regional President, Middle East and North Africa; Karim Hefzy, Chief Operating Officer of Hassan Allam Utilities; Andreas Bieringer, Director, Green Hydrogen Business Development and Commercial, Masdar and Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Chairman of Infinity Power, and witnessed by H.E. Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, Dr. Mohamed Shaker, the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Dr. Hala El-Said, the Minister of Planning.
BASRA UNIVERSITY, IRAQ, CURRENTLY RELIES ON 500KVA DIESEL GENSETS
A network of gensets powered by Cummins Engine KTA19G4 and Leroy Somer TAL0473C Alternators currently provides a backup power resource for the traching elements of The Southern Technical University in Basra, Iraq.
A key generator set type in the network is the KTA19-Series which benefits from years of technical development and improvement to bring customers an innovative and future proof diesel engine which keeps pace with ever changing generator set requirements.
Recognised globally for its performance under even the most severe climatic conditions, the KTA19-Series is widely acknowledged as the most robust and cost-effective diesel engine in its power range for the generator set market.
The genset’s engine features include:
-Turbocharger – Cummins Turbo technologies (CTT) exhaust gas driven turbocharger mounted at top of engine.
-Fuel System – Cummins PT™ self-adjusting system. Integral dual flyweight governor provides overspeed protection independent of main governor.
-Aftercooler – Large capacity aftercooler results in cooler, denser intake air for more efficient combustion and reduced internal stresses for longer life.
-Cylinder Block – Alloy cast iron with removable wet liners. Cross bolt support to main bearing cap provides extra strength and stability.
- Service and Support - G-Drive products are backed by technical support and aftersales service, delivered through a world class service network.
The generator can supply emergency standby power to a varying electrical load for the duration of power interruption of a reliable utility source. Emergency Standby Power (ESP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power in accordance with ISO 3046.
THE FACE OF THE GULF STATES WILL BECOME ECO-FRIENDLY AND MORE EFFICIENT WITH EV-CHARGING
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has signed an agreement with Charge&Go by e&, a global technology and investment group, to drive the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UAE The collaboration is aimed at delivering on an increasing demand for sustainable transportation in the UAE. The agreement will cover the deployment of EV charging solutions in the UAE. Schneider Electric and e&’s joint efforts will enable the development of a scalable charging network to promote widespread EV adoption in the
country. The collaboration also includes the installation of EV charging solutions at Etisalat Academy by e&, which is the UAE’s largest provider of total Telecom and Business Training and courses.
Muammar Al Rukhaimi, CEO, Etisalat Services Holding, e&, commented: “By uniting with the company Schneider Electric, we amplify our commitment to drive positive transformation in the UAE’s electric vehicle infrastructure. This collaboration is a testament to our joint efforts in delivering accessible and sustainable charging solutions that contribute to the evolving eMobility landscape.”
POWER INTERCONNECTION CABLES BETWEEN EGYPT & SAUDI ARABIA COMPLETED
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has completed the manufacturing of cables for a submarine power interconnection between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the first ever large-scale link between the Middle East and North Africa which could foster the development of further interconnections in the region.
The project, worth about €221 million, was awarded to Prysmian by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in 2021. The new link will facilitate the strategic exchange of energy between the two countries and will connect the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations with the African continent.
“This is the first submarine HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) interconnection between the Middle East and North Africa regions, it is of great interest for both Egypt and Saudi Arabia but also for potential future energy corridors between the Middle East, Africa and Europe,” says Simone Volpato, Middle East Portfolio Director for Prysmian PowerLink.
The cable route crosses the Gulf of Aqaba, spanning the territorial waters of Egypt and Saudi Arabia with a route length of approximately 20 km and deep-water installation at around 900 m, in addition to sections of underground land cables between the landfall and the transition stations located on each side. It is expected to enable the exchange of up to 3,000 MW of electricity.
Interconnectors between countries are a key part of the energy transition: as the backbone of power grids, cables are, and will be, an essential part of this development, supporting the implementation of larger, more integrated and efficient transmission systems.
As nations seek to ramp up their production of renewable energy, increasing interconnections in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe will make it possible to exchange sustainable power across countries and continents, and reinforce their energy security. Prysmian makes a complete range of cables for this sort of energy exchange.
Volpato said the project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia entails several challenges related to both technological and environmental factors.
“This is the first experience in the Aqaba gulf connecting the two countries, in deep water with a complex sea bed and the first submarine DC project with mass impregnated technology (MI),” he said.
THE AL DHAFRA SOLAR PV IPP IS SET TO POWER MORE THAN 160,000 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The 2GW Al Dhafra Solar PV IPP is located around 30 km south of Abu Dhabi city, in the United Arab Emirates. On completion, the energy produced by Al Dhafra will power over 160,000 households in the UAE. This project represents a major milestone for the energy transition of the region.
The plant will span over 20 square kilometers of desert climate area, with more than four million PV modules. The 2 GW photovoltaic plant will become the largest single-site solar PV power plant in the world, deploying state of the art bifacial PV module technology mounted on a single axis tracker system.
The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project was signed in July 2020 between EWEC and EDF Renewables - Jinko Power Consortium, after achieving a world-record solar energy tariff for 1.35 cents per kilowatt-hour, which was further improved to 1.32 cents per kilowatt-hour upon financial closing. The transaction has been funded via seven international banks. Upon completion, the plant will generate enough electricity for approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE.
The PV2 Project comprises a PV2 Plant - this is a Power generation Plant based on solar photovoltaic technology. Also being built is a 33/400 kV Plant substation and associated equipment to connect the plant with 400KV Electrical Special Facilities (“ESF”) and 33 kV underground cables, FOC and associated equipment between the PV2 Plant & the ADDC.
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WAVE ENERGY UNIT FOR THE MIDDLE EAST
U.S.-based marine power, data, and services company Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has won an order for its PowerBuoy, equipped with Merrows, the artificial intelligence (AI) capable maritime domain awareness solution.
According to OPT, the contract will generate revenues in the current quarter. The company had previously announced its selection as a preferred supplier for its Merrows-equipped buoys in the region.
“We are continuing to grow our business across all our solutions, WAM-Vs and PowerBuoys. We believe this shipment for a solar and wind powered system highlights our ability to service almost all marine environments across the globe. These solutions makes it easy for our potential customers to integrate additional WAM-Vs and PowerBuoys into their operations and to put ocean intelligence into their hands,” said Philipp Stratmann, CEO and President of OPT.
NOOR ENERGY 1 REFLECTS THE 4TH PHASE OF A MEGA-ENERGY PROJECT
Noor Energy 1 is the fourth phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park currently under ongoing development. It’s a 950 MW hybrid project, with 700MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and 250MW of photovoltaics. Once complete, the US$3.9 billion project will be the world’s largest single-site CSP plant in the world.
The project is being developed by ACWA Power, a power generation company based in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Shanghai Electric, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), and Abengoa, a Spanish company.
DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, awarded a build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract, which includes a 35-year PPA, for the CPS plant to a consortium of ACWA Power and Shanghai Electric back in September 2017. The agreement to add the 250MW of PV facility was made in November 2018.
The Noor Energy 1 project comes in line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to reach 75% of Dubai’s energy generation from clean energy sources by 2050. The technology used includes a combination of the world’s largest solar tower at 260 metres (100MW), parabolic trough concentrated solar power technologies to collect energy from the sun (600MW split in 200MW for each unit), and bifacial photovoltaic (250 MW).
It has been calculated that the project will provide a saving of 2.4 million tons of CO2.
SUDAIR SOLAR POWER PLANT IS PROJECTED TO ACHIEVE 58.7 GW IN FULL PRODUCTION MODE
Still under development, the Sudair Solar Power Plant is expected to become one of the largest single-contracted solar PV plants in the world and the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, with a total generation capacity of 1.5GW.
The PV technology will involve bi-facial panels with tracking technology, and an automated robotic cleaning system.
The project, led by ACWA Power, achieved financial close in August 2021 and is worth SAR3.4billion (US$906m). ACWA (35%) is leading a consortium for this project, alongside Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel, 35%) and the Aramco subsidiary Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO, 30%). Badeel is a portfolio company of the Public Investments Fund (PIF).
The Sudair Solar project was unveiled during the inauguration ceremony of the 300MW Sakaka solar project in April 2021, which is the first utility-scale solar energy project in Saudi Arabia.
This is the first project under the Public Investment Fund’s renewable energy programme and is expected to produce enough energy to power 185,000 homes, offsetting nearly 2.9 million tons of emissions per year. Initial commissioning for the project was carried out in 2022.
The Sudair solar power project is being developed in line with Saudi Arabia’s National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP) that aims to achieve 58.7GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. PIF has been entrusted by the Kingdom to provide for 70% of the target capacity. At full capacity, the Sudair solar power plant is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 185,000 Saudi households and offset up to 2.9 million tonnes (Mt) of carbon emissions a year.
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HATTA IS THE FOCUS ON A NEW WIND ENERGY PROJECT WHICH IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Hatta in the Hajar Mountains has been chosen as the location for the UAE’s first wind farm, which is expected to reach a total capacity of 28MW.
Led by DEWA, this project is also a part of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and is currently at the feasibility study phase.
The location for the farm was chosen following field visits and wind studies, and actual wind speed is currently being measured over the course of a year using a 150m tower.
The feasibility study will enable DEWA to better determine the total capacity of the farm as well as technical elements such as the average annual operating hours and the number of turbines.
The Hatta Wind Power Project was announced during the commissioning of the first 300MW of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid (MBR) Solar Park in Dubai.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, tells MEP:
“The project to generate electricity using wind power is part of our efforts to diversify clean and renewable energy sources in Dubai.
“These include photovoltaic solar panels technology, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), green hydrogen production using renewable energy, and pumped-storage technology.”
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3 X 500 KVA GENSETS FOR PUMPING STATIONS IN LEBANON
A charity - Action Against Hunger - has supplied three 500kVA gensets to power the water pumping stations of the South Lebanon Water Utility to provide much-needed water for several villages located in South Lebanon.
The technical package consists of 3 x 500 kVA diesel generators equipped with Cummins QSZ13-G10 engines and Leroy Somer TAL0473C alternators. The QSZ13 engine uses the Cummins High Pressure Injection (XPI) fuel system and is widely accepted for its high levels of in-service reliability and technical performance.
OMAN’S MANAH 1 AND II SOLAR INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECTS WILL COME ONLINE IN EARLY 2025
Once complete, the Manah I and II Solar Independent Power Projects (IPPs) will have a combined capacity of 1GW (500MW each).
The plants are expected to begin commercial operations in the last quarter of 2023 and the first of 2024 respectively. This was announced following an adjustment in the implementation timeframe for the project to factor in the pandemic and global economic slump.
The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) currently oversees the project which is estimated to be worth RO300 million (US$780million).
Technical submissions for the two projects were first received by the company earlier in 2021. Nine international consortiums prequalified to participate in OPWP’s competitive tender for the Manah Solar I and II schemes.
A spokesman from the Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-Up Unit commented: “Manah 1 and 2 solar projects will contribute in diversifying Oman’s energy sources to achieve the target of generating 30 per cent of electricity through renewable sources by 2030. It’s expected that Manah I and II will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by around 680,000 tonnes.”
Once operational, Manah-1 is estimated to power over 50,000 Omani households with green renewable electricity and offset more than 700,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum.. The consortium reached the financial close on the Manah-1 project in December 2023. It is expected to start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2025.
The Manah-1 solar PV IPP is located in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate, approximately 120km South of Muscat. Overall, the site covers an area of around 775.33 hectares. Site elevation ranges between 340m and 350m above sea level. Manah-1 and Manah Solar II are located adjacent to each other at a site in Manah.
The Manah-1 Solar PV IPP is designed as a greenfield solar PV plant with a maximum power export capacity of 500MWac. The output voltage from the Manah-1 power plant will be exported to the electrical transmission system via the 400 kV Manah switching grid station.
KUWAIT MAKES MAJOR OIL DISCOVERY AT NOKHATHA FIELD
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has told the media that the Al-Nokhatha field, east of the Kuwaiti island of Failaka, is home to a ‘giant’ oil find, with estimated reserves standing at 3.2 billion barrels.
CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah has explained publicly that the new discovery’s reserves were equivalent to the country’s entire production over three average three years.
Government-run KOC has reported that the Al-Nukhida field, located east of the Gulf state’s Failaka Island, had preliminary estimated reserves of over 2.1 billion light oil barrels and 5.1 trillion standard cubic feet of gas, approximately 3.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, in the Manageesh stratum.
Kuwait Oil Co., which is in charge of Kuwait’s energy research and extraction, announced that a strategy would be prepared to begin actual production from the newly-discovered reserves as soon as feasible.
With an estimated daily production of 2.48 million barrels, Kuwait currently ranks as the fifth-largest producer within OPEC, according to Bloomberg, with intentions to increase output capacity to 4 million barrels per day by 2035.
The next development stage will involve providing power supplies for drilling and development equipment to the Al-Nokhatha field site.
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA GENSET MARKET IS WORTH US$3.27
BILLION
The Middle-East And Africa generator sets market size is estimated at US$ 3.27 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach US$ 4.24 billion by 2029.
Researchers from Mordor Intelligence suggest that the market is growing at a CAGR of greater than 5.30% during the forecast period (20242029).
Factors such as increasing demand for uninterrupted and reliable power supply are expected to drive the market. Conversely, the availability of cleaner alternatives and advancement in battery technologies are expected to restrain market growth during the forecast period, says the researchers. Nevertheless, according
to the report the increasing popularity of hybrid generators and the rising reliability of the hybrid system may be an opportunity for the industry due to its usage of various resources, driving down the cost and reducing dependence on a single fuel.
Several African countries, especially Western Africa, heavily rely on backup power generators to meet daily electricity usage.
The backup power generators provide an uninterrupted and reliable power supply to consumers facing load shedding from the utility grid supply. The transmission network and unreliability of the utility grid may directly correlate with a demand for local gensets.
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TURBINE UPGRADE NOW COMPLETE ON 2MW SABIYA COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has completed upgrades of four 9F.03 class gas turbines at the 2GW Sabiya Combined Cycle Power Plant.
This project is expected to increase the power plant’s block output by up to 6.3% and reduce heat rate by as much as 1.8%, leading to a combined increase in power production of up to 70 megawatts.
This increase in efficiency and output will allow more power to be produced without increasing fuel consumption and the resulting carbon dioxide emissions, which would amount to the equivalent of approximately another 16,000 cars being put on Kuwait’s roads.
Located in Al Jahra, approximately 52 km away from Kuwait City, Sabiya power station has a total of six of GE Vernova’s 9F.03 gas turbines and three D11 steam turbines and is the biggest power station in Kuwait. It is owned by the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
Previously, GE Vernova had successfully upgraded two gas turbines in the power plant’s Block 1. The upgrade increased the output by up to 6%, leading to a combined increase in power production of more than 35 MW without requiring additional fuel, which would amount to the equivalent of approximately another 8,000 cars being put on Kuwait’s roads.
The upgrades were completed as part of a multiyear service agreement between Alghanim International and GE Vernova which followed the signing of an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement between Alghanim and the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy for all three combined-cycle power
blocks at Sabiya. The goal was to boost power production, increase the duration between planned maintenance cycles, drive fuel efficacy, and reduce costs as well as carbon dioxide emissions per megawatt of power generated.
Under this service agreement with Alghanim International, GE Vernova provided Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades for the four 9F.03 turbines in Blocks 2 and 3 at the Sabiya plant, along with the supply and maintenance services of the units for 7 years. The AGP upgrade will help deliver more fuel efficient and reliable power output to Kuwait’s power grid to meet the increase in electricity demand, especially during peak seasons.
Jihad Saade of Alghanim International, said, “In line with our commitment to supporting the country’s efforts to boost power generation capacity, Alghanim International continues to reach out to the latest innovative technologies in co-operation with all our original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
“GE Vernova helped us ensure that the Ministry of Electricity & Water
& Renewable Energy power plants are performing at their best. The successful implementation of these upgrades demonstrates the commitment of Alghanim International towards Kuwait’s energy sector and our aim to support the Ministry in its efforts of maintaining Kuwait leadership position in the region.”
Joseph Anis, president and CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business, comments: “With a proven trackrecord of delivering long-term services contracts in the State of Kuwait, we are proud of this strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Alghanim International that has enabled us to provide responsive, flexible, and efficient power solutions to help meet the country’s growing energy needs.
“In line with the country’s strategic plans, the upgrades at the Sabiya Power Plant underscore our proven ability in delivering our advanced technology for reliable power supply across the nation.”
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GE VERNOVA PROVIDED ADVANCED GAS PATH (AGP) UPGRADES FOR THE FOUR 9F.03 TURBINES IN BLOCKS 2 AND 3 AT THE SABIYA PLANT, ALONG WITH THE SUPPLY & MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF THE UNITS FOR SEVEN YEARS. “
With over 450 units deployed to more than 40 countries, GE has the largest operating and most experienced OEM F-class fleet in the world. Its 9F gas turbine delivers consistent performance and fully accommodates a diverse range of fuels.
SUBSTANTIAL POWER GENERATION POTENTIAL IDENTIFIED IN MIDDLE EAST RENEWABLES
Significant investments are needed to unlock the potential 1,400 gigawatts of offshore wind in the Middle East and North Africa.
In its latest report, the World Wind Energy Council said Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt and Oman could lead the way in developing this sector, which is still at a nascent stage as offshore activities in the region are mainly related to oil and gas.
This mode of power generation is considered crucial in the energy transition journey, as offshore wind energy is good for the environment because it generates electricity without burning fuel or emitting carbon dioxide. Additionally, the wind at sea is stronger, more constant and less turbulent than on land, helping to generate power reliably.
“The significant potential of offshore wind energy indicates that there can (and should) be development in the Middle East. However, this largely depends on the investment environment, national regulations and permitting procedures, as well as the availability of a qualified workforce with experience in this industry,” the GWEC report says.
The document adds that the Middle East is yet to see any major development in offshore wind energy production due to the huge investments involved and onshore locations readily available.
“However, trends are changing in the Middle East. “Efforts to diversify energy sources, the potential development of subsea interconnectors with Europe and the potential for green energy and product exports may encourage MENA countries to reconsider their original stance on offshore wind,” GWEC said.
In its report, GWEC has projected that Saudi Arabia has a total marine capacity of 106 GW along its eastern and western coasts.
The analysis further noted that Saudi Arabia’s increasing attention to renewable energy sources will catalyze the growth of wind power generation in the future.
“The oil-rich Kingdom currently has only one operational onshore wind farm (Dumat al Jandal), but has other ambitious renewable energy plans. By 2030, the country aims to generate half of its energy supply from renewable energy sources and reach net zero by 2060,” GWEC said.
According to the report, Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy goals, combined with the launch of massive green hydrogen projects and vision to export clean products, are expected to drive the development of onshore and offshore wind projects.
GWEC noted that the Moroccan government is seriously considering developing offshore wind energy projects, as the nation relies heavily on energy imports, with more than 91% of its energy coming from external sources.
Furthermore, the Moroccan government has made significant
progress in the field of renewable energy and currently has a goal of reaching 51 percent of energy from green sources by the end of this decade.
“Although there are no set targets for the development of offshore wind, the government is taking serious steps to consider the possibility of this technology in the region,” GWEC said.
Additionally, the European Investment Bank recently awarded the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy a US$2 billion grant to conduct a feasibility study of offshore wind energy in Morocco.
A previous study conducted by GWEC had projected Morocco’s offshore wind potential at only 200 GW.
According to the report, the industry connected 10.8 GW of offshore wind to the onshore power grid in 2023 representing a 24% year-on-year rise, bringing the total capacity to 75.2 GW globally. China led the world in annual offshore wind developments for the sixth year in a row with 6.3 GW added last year. Europe added 3.8 GW of new offshore wind capacity from 11 wind farms.
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CONNECTED 10.8 GW OF OFFSHORE WIND TO THE GRID IN 2023 REPRESENTING A 24 PERCENT
YEAR-ON-YEAR RISE, BRINGING
THE TOTAL CAPACITY TO 75.2 GW GLOBALLY.”
The European Investment Bank recently awarded the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy a US$2 billion grant to conduct a feasibility study of offshore wind energy in Morocco. A previous study conducted by GWEC put Morocco’s potential at only 200 GW.
23 GENSETS SUPPLIED FOR NEOM’S MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Diesel Equipment, founded in 1978 with core business of selling and manufacturing diesel generator sets for local market, has since branded itself as the sole provider of fully customized power solutions within the regional market. SDEC recently supplied Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project with 23 gensets - these feature ATS: Automatic Transfer Switches; MTS: Manual Transfer Switches, Control Panels with Synchronization options and fuel storage systems.
Saudi Arabia’s planned $500 billion futuristic city known as Neom is building a renewable power grid, according to the executive director of Neom Energy. The first tender packages to be issued will be in the range of 400 MW to 800 MW, he added.
“Not huge, but it’s reasonably sized at this stage, with way more to come,” Madrian said.
Neom is being built along Saudi Arabia’s borders with Jordan and just across the narrow Strait of Aqaba from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula; it is a linchpin of the world’s largest oil exporter’s plans to diversify its fossil fuels-dominated economy. It will be home to one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects and is expected to span across 26,500 sq km. It is also expected to function as a carbon-neutral city that will be able to accommodate up to 1 million people.
“Energy consumption from the planned region is expected to be around 50 TWh to 60 TWh “at the very minimum,” Madrian said. “We could also see a substantial growth depending on the uptake of energy-intensive industries which are in demand of 100% renewable power supply,” he said.
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SAUDI ARABIA’S PLANNED $500 BILLION FUTURISTIC CITY KNOWN AS NEOM IS BUILDING A RENEWABLE POWER GRID, ACCORDING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NEOM ENERGY. THE FIRST TENDER PACKAGES TO BE ISSUED WILL BE IN THE RANGE OF 400 MW TO 800 MW.”
Energy industry activities will include the planned green hydrogen project as well as renewables-based desalination for both public consumption and for use in electrolysis to produce green hydrogen. Saudi Arabia is building one of the world’s biggest green hydrogen projects in Neom.
The project developed by Riyadh-based ACWA Power and Air Products will be completed by Q1 of 2026. It will produce 240,000 mt/year of green hydrogen, which will in turn be processed into 1.2 million mt/year of ammonia.
Neom will look to tap 8 GW to 10 GW of wind power and between 16 GW and 20 GW of solar power generation based on its current set of assumptions, Madrian said.
With new planned additions such as the Oxagon industrial city and The Line, which will have no cars and no streets, demand for energy is expected to be considerably higher.
“If demand in Oxagon, Neom’s re-imagined industrial city, would pick up on large industrial customers, need for additional renewable supply will increase correspondingly,” Madrian said.
A big challenge for the development is to provide clean drinking water with low energy impact. The arid oil-producing regions of the Middle East account for nearly half of the world’s desalination capacity.
The plants operate on largely natural gas-powered generation, which accounts for a significant chunk of overall electricity demand.
Neom, which plans to have zerocarbon impact, could tap into Saudi Arabia’s geothermal energy reserves as well as use large-scale concentrated solar power to produce clean water, Madrian said.
“You can go down the route of supplying power on a stand-alone basis and source heat from somewhere else,” he said.
“Or you can do it in an integrated fashion and could consider concentrated solar power (CSP) and geothermal. With regard to renewables at Neom, everything is on the table, and we’re looking essentially at every opportunity.”
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ENERGY SUCCESS FOR POWERPLANT BASED AT MAJOR SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SITE
The prudent use of resources is an essential basis for our lives. Global population and economic growth are increasing the pressure on natural resources such as raw materials, land and biodiversity. Therefore, the careful and efficient use of natural resources is becoming a key competence of sustainable societies. Waste management is a critical component. In Malaysia, the Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill provides a long-term solution for solid waste management in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
The Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill is the largest in Malaysia and was developed by Berjaya EnviroParks Sdn Bhd (BTEP). Bukit Tagar Sanitary is designed as a Level 4 sanitary landfill based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Level 4 is the highest achievable standard and ensures maximum protection of the environment.
This sanitary landfill receives almost 70% of the solid waste from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill receives approximately 2,000 tons of waste per day and operates seven landfill cells.
SP Energy, the authorised MWM distributor for Malaysia, was instrumental in working with the developer to design the first 1.2 MW landfill to energy plant in 2011. SP Energy designed, installed and commissioned the landfill gas cleaning system, which consisted of a gas chiller dehumidifier, activated carbon filters and blowers in addition to the gas engines. The first engine has been running successfully ever since, with a total of over 75,000 hours.
Over the years, Berjaya EnviroParks has expanded its power generation fleet. As a result, the Bukit Tagar landfill now has six engines of 2 MW each (TCG 2020 V20) for a total capacity of 13 MW. All of these engines are grid-connected and the power is sold through the feed-in tariff mechanism. This makes the Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill one of the largest landfill power plants in Southeast Asia.
MWM is represented in the Malaysian market by the authorised distributor SP Energy Sdn Bhd. Under the leadership of Mr. Syed H. Kebir, covering East and West Malaysia, he has established MWM as the leading brand for biogas power generation, cogeneration and natural gas power plants in Malaysia. SP Energy Sdn Bhd is supported by Caterpillar Energy Solutions Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), the Asia Pacific regional headquarters of Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH.
The market success in Malaysia is founded on the excellence, the well-recognized technical expertise of SP Energy for project generation and the relentless marketing and business development efforts.
SP Energy has representatives focused on handling enquiries throughout East and West Malaysia. SP Energy has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and a regional service center in Lahad Datu, Sabah (East Malaysia) to service the Sabah (East Malaysia) engine population.
SP Energy offers a complete lifecycle service, including Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA); this includes after-sales services such as the sale of original spare parts and trained service personnel with appropriate competency levels to handle the entire maintenance cycle, diagnostics and troubleshooting of
gensets in operation and remote monitoring system.
To date, SP Energy has supplied, installed and commissioned over 74 units of MWM engines of various sizes with an installed capacity of 96 MW.
There are two main thrusts in the strategy for the MWM business in Malaysia.
First, the short to medium term focus is on the growth of biogas power plants, strongly supported by government initiatives such as the preferential feed-in tariff.
MWM has products that are ideally suited to these market segments.
Second, MWM’s medium to long term focus is on the increased acceptance and viability of distributed cogeneration power plants.
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POWERING THE BUILDING OF THE WORLD’S TALLEST STRUCTURE: JEDDAH TOWER
After years of delays, construction on the Jeddah Tower, set to become the world’s tallest building, has resumed in Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as Kingdom Tower, the skyscraper will, once completed, stand at 3,280 feetbecoming the first structure in history to reach over a kilometre in height.
It is part of an ambitious US$20 billion economic development near the Red Sea, one of several megaprojects currently underway in the Kingdom.
Jeddah Tower, a US$1.2 billion venture designed by Chicago-based Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, will encompass a mix of luxury hotels, offices, short-term rentals and condominiums. Jeddah Tower derives its name from its location in Jeddah, a major port city along the Red Sea and Saudi Arabia’s second-most populous city.
The development of the tower is being managed by Emaar Properties PJSC. Thornton Tomasetti has been selected as the structural engineering firm, and Environmental Systems Design, Inc. (ESD) is a part of the AS + GG design team that serves as the building services engineering consultants.
Initiated in 2013, the construction was stopped in 2018 when its primary contractor, the Binladin Group, was removed following the arrest of its president Bakr bin Laden, stepbrother of Osama bin Laden as part of anti-corruption purge initiated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The project was further delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. When construction was halted six years ago, approximately one-third of the construction had been
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JEDDAH TOWER’S 50-HECTARE (120-ACRE) PLOT, ALONG WITH SURROUNDING BUILDINGS, WILL BE THE FIRST OF A THREE-PHASE JEDDAH ECONOMIC CITY DEVELOPMENT. THE THREE-PHASE PROJECT WAS PROPOSED FOR A LARGE AREA OF WATERFRONT LAND COVERING 5.2 KM2/2 SQ MI.”
completed, according to building specifications.
The site generators have been chosen to provide power for a site operating at 70-90% capacity.
Capacitor-style generators are being used for power tools and air compressors. For minimal backup power requirements, generators with a power output of 1,000 to 5,500 watts have been specified.
For heavy-duty backup power, generators with 12,000 to 20,000 watts are planned. Some items of equipment require more electricity to start up than they do to operate.
Generators have been specified which can accommodate power surges which may occur when starting several machines or tools at once.
Three-phase option generators on the construction site deliver a more stable and reliable power supply.
Diesel generators onsite have been chosen for their efficiency: while diesel fuel is more expensive than natural gas, it’s also more energy-dense.
Builders generally get more out of a unit of diesel than from the same volume of gas, say reports.
Diesel is also a reliable energy source, making it an excellent choice for job sites which require a constant, long-term power supply.
Diesel engines feature a rugged design which can withstand the rigours of heavy use and still provide a long lifespan, especially in the harsh environment of the UAE.
Diesel is less flammable than many other fuel types. The absence of spark plugs in diesel engines lowers the likelihood of flash fires.
Once completed ther building will stand 180m (591 ft) taller than the Burj Khalifa.
The creator and leader of the project is Saudi Arabian prince AlWaleed bin Talal, a grandson of Ibn Saud, and nephew of the Kings of Saudi Arabia after Ibn Saud.
Al-Waleed is the chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), which is a partner in the Jeddah Economic Company (JEC), which was formed in 2009 for the development of Jeddah Tower and City.
Jeddah Tower’s 50-hectare (120acre) plot, along with surrounding buildings, will be the first of a threephase Jeddah Economic City development. esdglobal.com
2 X 370 KVA DIESEL GENSETS INSTALLED AT A PRESTIGIOUS WAREHOUSE IN ARDIA, KUWAIT
GENERAC has supplied two VME370 gensets for a prestigious warehouse in Ardia in Kuwait.
The Ardiya Industrial Area is located in the governorate of Farwaniya, near Kuwait City. It is considered a sought-after area for warehouses due to its premium location within close proximity to major highways leading to mid-town residential areas, co-ops, groceries, and wholesalers.
Additionally, this location provides direct access to main motorways leading to the western and southern provinces of Kuwait.
The new units have been mounted on the warehouse rooftop with a good Installation achieved by the Al Mulla team.
The generators each deliver 370 kVA prime power in a way which is reliable, easy to maintain and versatile.
The heavy-duty engine has been proven in a variety of applications: remote job sites, heavy duty construction, extreme weather environments.
The steel, sound-attenuated enclosure provides quiet operation and is durable for a long-lasting, attractive appearance.
The gensets themselves features intuitive controls, a Load Management System, Wet Stack Mitigation technology: Exhaust Temperature Management (ETM), a durable frame, fuel tank, enclosure and lift structure.
Each genset is powered by a Perkins 18.1 L engine 480, 240 and 208 V 3-phase output and 120/240 V 1-phase convenience receptacles.
Every genset has a Deep Sea Controller, Engine Exhaust Temperature Management (ETM) wet stack mitigation technology and alternators for increased motor starting and 600 V capabilities. The genset package also provides fuel tank containment, paralleling, and extreme Cold Weather operation features.
Recognized for built-in quality, Generac’s 375 (kW) diesel generators meet an endless variety of business-critical applications, reports the company.
Generac manufactures its own enclosures, ensuring each unit combines the highest level of durability, noise reduction, weather resistance, and streamlined design.
Generac industrial alternators are machine-wound, machine inserted, and machine-varnished for the ultimate in consistency. Generac’s Modular Power Systems (MPS) boast a rate of up to 99.999% reliability, and are more cost-effective and flexible than single generators with the same load capacity.
Generac’s innovative Modular Power System (MPS) can provide the needed initial kWs of power along with the benefits of redundancy, scalability and safety, through integrated paralleling for a wide variety of applications.
Since paralleling is built into its generators, the MPS system allows for growth, requires less space and reduces initial capital cost.
The costs to specify and install two lower kW paralleled versus one larger kW are quite similar, reports the company.
Onsite diesel fuel has been the traditional choice for standby power.
At the same time, Generac manufactures generators which have been designed to run on natural gas and liquid propane (LP) fuel, providing reduced emissions and maintenance, compared to diesel.
A spokesman comments: “We also offer pioneering bi-fuel generators, which start on diesel and transition to natural gas as load is applied, providing significantly longer runtimes with less diesel fuel storage. This allows you to choose the standby power system that is the best fit for your business.”
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3 X 550 KVA DIESEL GENSETS PROVIDE POWER FOR A RESIDENTIAL SITE IN MUSCAT, OMAN
Three KJV550 synchron mode generator sets with Volvo Penta engines and STAMFORD | AvK Alternator synchronization panels have been custom-engineered for seven generators at a residential villa project in Muscat, Oman, reports KJ Power Generator: the gensets were installed five months ago.
STAMFORD | AvK is the product brand which has provided the ultimate power solution for world-class expertise and 24/7 global lifecycle support, as the world’s energy demands evolve, reports the company.
A spokesman comments: “Our STAMFORD® and AvK® alternators are renowned throughout the power generation industry for dependability and pioneering innovation, from 7.5-11,200kVA. Peace of mind is guaranteed in a range of applications including marine, telecoms, standby and critical protection, CHP, rail and prime power.”
The KJV550 synchron mode generator sets are threephase 50Hz diesel-powered units with 4-Stroke, 1500 RPM, water-cooled heavy duty diesel engines, each with a protection system on manual run, flexible oil pipes and oil draining valves, a Pre-heater, Lubrication oil and anti-freeze.
The sets have a STAMFORD | AvK Alternator - 4-Pole, synchrontype, single bearing, brushless alternator, Batteries and cables. The set is electrostatic paintcoated, steel, welded chassis, with a fuel tank housed in the chassis, an Industrial-type silencer and an electronic battery charger.
Each generator is powered by a TAD1641GE Volvo Penta engine. The TAD1641GE is a powerful, reliable and economical generating set diesel engine built on the dependable in-line six design.
The engine is designed for easiest, fastest and most economical installation. It is well-balanced to produce smooth and vibration-free operation with low noise level.
To maintain a controlled working temperature in cylinders and combustion chambers, the engine is equipped with piston cooling.
The engine is also fitted with replaceable cylinder liners and valve seats/guides to ensure maximum durability and service life of the engine.
The state of the art, high-tech injection and charging system with low internal losses contributes to excellent combus1tion and low fuel consumption.
The TAD1641GE complies with EU Stage 2 exhaust emission regulations. It has easily accessible service and maintenance points contribute to the ease of service of the engine, reports the manufacturer.
The gensets have been designed and built to meet EU Stage 2 exhaust emission regulations introduced to reduce pollutants released byengine exhausts, thereby minimizing their carbon footprint.
These standards currently define acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of engines sold in EU and EEA member states.
The goal of such standards is to curb harmful exhaust emissions, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate matter (PM).
Since their inception in 1992, these standards have evolved, with Euro 6 being the latest exhaust emission standard.
The engine and the block on the TAD1641GE also feature an optimised cast iron cylinder block with optimum distribution of forces without the block being unnecessarily heavy.
– Wet, replaceable cylinder liners
– Piston cooling for low thermal load on pis1tons and reduced ring temperature
– Tapered connecting rods to reduce risk of piston cracking
– Crankshaft induction hardened bearing surfaces and fillets with seven main bear1ings for moderate load on main and big-end bearings
– Nitrocarburized transmission gears for heavy duty operation
– Keystone top compression rings for long service life
– Viscous type crankshaft vibration damper
– Replaceable valve guides and valve seats
– Overhead camshaft and four valves per cylinder equipped with camshaft damper to reduce noise and vibrations.
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EIGHT 1600 KVA DIESEL GENSETS PROVIDE BACKUP POWER FOR WASTEWATER RECOVERY IN KUWAIT
The Kuwaiti government has specified eight diesel generator sets made by MARGEN to support a wastewater recovery plant in the capital Kuwait City. This plant is currently under construction and will be completed by 2026.
MARGEN supplied 8 units of 1600 and 1250 kVA with special enclosures and a range of accessories suitable for the application. A spokesman said: “Great satisfaction with the successful event was expressed by representatives of the Ministry, technical consultants and companies operating onsite.”
One of the world’s largest and most ambitious wastewater treatment schemes, the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kuwait has the ultimate capacity to treat 700,000 m3/day of wastewater, producing water and even compost for agriculture and industry and transforming Kuwait’s water sector.
The project has comprised five components: the first phase of the wastewater treatment plant, the Egailah and Sabah Al Ahmad wastewater pump stations, the emergency sea outfall, and the TSE reservoir and pump station.
The project also included the upgrade of the existing Egailah wastewater pump station to cater for a capacity of 8.3 m3/s.
The effort included upgrading an existing pump station to reach a capacity of 6.8 m3/s and constructing a new pump station, with a capacity of 1.5 m3/s, within the same site.
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MARGEN SUPPLIED 8 UNITS OF 1600 AND 1250 KVA WITH SPECIAL ENCLOSURES AND A RANGE OF ACCESSORIES SUITABLE FOR THE APPLICATION. A SPOKESMAN SAID: “GREAT SATISFACTION WAS EXPRESSED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE KUWAITI MINISTRY, TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS AND COMPANIES OPERATING ONSITE.”
At another location the Sabah Al Ahmad wastewater pump station has a capacity of 2.18 m3/s, and includes a GRP potable water tank and pump station as well as an administration building and guardhouse.
Margen SPA has been operating in the energy sector for over 60 years, creating different solutions for the production of both electricity and heat.
Margen’s considerable technical skills has meant the development of genset products for many complex applications - this has been the force behind the company’s constant growth. Power plants, cogeneration and trigeneration, hybrid systems of various types and sizes are just some examples of what has been achieved for the market,reports Margen.
Today, company activities are carried out in two modern factories occupying 20,000 m2 of covered area, complete with all necessary equipment and structures dedicated to production, logistics and various
services. In particular, the Testing Laboratory is regarded as a technological centre of excellence which enables the company’s technical persoinnel to scrupulously verify the projects which the company carries out.
Margen operates in a number of international sectors, such as the Middle East, Africa and Asia, where its products and services are appreciated and recognized for their quality and reliability.
A company spokesman comments:
“The continuous search for quality stems from the idea of creating an efficient and flexible structure in every sector, from administration to production, from sales to aftersales.
“Aftersales service is a fundamental part of Margen’s activities, during which client requests are closely followed, and the support offered allows for efficient and functioning systems.”
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TELECOM TOWER IN KUWAIT, UAE, REQUIRED FIVE 30KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR POWER SERVICES
The JUBAILI BROTHERS have delivered five 30 kVA diesel gensets to one of Kuwait’s most prestigious clients in the telecom sector. Kuwait’s telecom sector needs constant connection to a reliable power source to enable users such as hospital staff, police personnel, emergency responders, and many more to remain connected with steady communications.
Reliable generator sets are used extensively as a standby power source to provide economical, safe, and secure operations against power failures.
Connectivity is at the heart of Kuwait’s modern society and economy. It enables entertainment, communication, flexible working, remote schooling, and much more.
Connectivity is the core product of the telecommunication industry. Growth trends for both connections and telecommunication service market value in the UAE are positive. The market for connectivity services is fairly mature and data consumption increases very rapidly year on year, says the company.
A Juabili Bros company spokesman comments: “Our commitment to providing reliable, uninterrupted power solutions continues to strengthen Kuwait’s telecom infrastructure.”
Tall structures like these in Kuawait are designed to support antennas for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television and radio. The steel lattice tower is the most widespread form of construction. It provides great strength, low weight and wind resistance, and economy in the use of materials. Lattices of triangular cross-section are most common, and square lattices are also widely used.
In Kuwait raised structure telecom towers like these typically support antennae and one or more sets of transmitter/receivers transceivers, digital signal processors, control electronics, a GPS receiver for timing (for CDMA2000/IS-95 or GSM systems), plus primary and backup electrical power sources.
Multiple cellular providers typically mount their antennas on a common shared mast; since separate systems use different frequencies, antennas can be located close together without interfering with each other.
Some provider companies operate multiple cellular networks and similarly use colocated base stations for two or more cellular networks, (CDMA2000 or GSM, for example).
A cellular network is a network of handheld mobile phones (cell phones) in which each phone communicates with the telephone network by radio waves through a local antenna at a cellular base station (cell site).
The coverage area in which service is provided is divided into a mosaic of small geographical areas called “cells”, each served by a separate low power multichannel transceiver and antenna at a base station. All the cell phones within a cell communicate with the system through that cell’s antenna, on separate frequency channels assigned by the base station from a common pool of frequencies used by the system.
The purpose of cellular organization is to conserve radio bandwidth by frequency reuse; the
low power radio signals used within each cell do not travel far beyond the cell, so the radio channels can be reused in geographically separated cells. When a mobile user moves from one cell to another, their phone is automatically “handed off” to the new cell’s antenna, and assigned a new set of frequencies, and subsequently communicates with this antenna.
Jubaili Bros is a member of Jubaili Group Holding which is incorporated in Lebanon and manages several companies in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Jubaili Bros specializes in the Electro-Mechanical field.
Jubaili Bros’ roots go back to the 1940’s with the Rajab Jubaili Establishment that started its operations in the city of Sidon, Southern of Lebanon, and rapidly expanded beyond Lebanon and became active in several Arab countries as well as in Africa.
To-date, Jubaili Bros has around 1,500 international employees deployed in 10 countries with 29 branches and service centers, making Jubaili Bros one of the leading providers of Electro-Mechanical Solutions in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. www.jubailibros.com
1,200 KVA DIESEL GENSET FOR A KEY CABLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN ZAHLE, LEBANON
Ghaddar Machinery has supplied and installed 4 x 300 KVA gensets powered by John Deere engines 6090HF475 and fitted with Leroy Somer alternators (TAL046F models).
A spokesman commented: “Ghaddar Machinery Co. supplied and installed 300 KVA John Deere Powered Generators for Astro Power Cables Manufacturing Astro Group in Zahle, East Lebanon.
The generators operate in prime power duty synchronized together to provide a total power of 1,200 KVA. The diesel generators power system is also integrated with the solar power fuel save system at the factory.
“The project consists of 300 KVA Ghaddar Generators powered by John Deere engines 6090HF475 and Leroy Somer/NIDEC alternators TAL046F with 2000-litre fuel tanks.”
Special features of the John Deere engine 6090HF475 includes the following:
* Fixed Geometry Turbocharger- these are sized for a specific power range and optimised to provide excellent performance across the entire torque curve. They are also designed to maximize fuel economy between the engine’s rated speed and peak torque.
* High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) Fuel System - this provides variable common-rail pressure, multiple injections, and higher injection pressures up to 1,600 bar (23,000 psi). It also controls fuel injection timing and provides precise control for the start, duration, and the end of injection.
* 4-Valve Cylinder Head - the 4-valve cylinder head provides excellent airflow by utilising a U-flow design.
* Air-to-Air Aftercooled - this is the most efficient method of cooling intake air to help reduce engine emissions while maintaining low-speed torque, transient response time, and peak torque. It enables an engine to meet emissions regulations with better fuel economy and the lowest installed costs, repoprts John Deere.
* John Deere Electronic Engine Controls - these electronic engine controls monitor critical engine functions, providing warning and/or shutdown to prevent costly engine repairs and eliminate the need for add-on governing components, all lowering total installed costs, says the company.
The Leroy Somer TAL046F model #alternators Nidec is said by the manufacturer to ‘strike the perfect balance between compactness, reliability, performance and longevity.’
Each Nidec Leroy-Somer TAL 046 alternator meets all key international standards and regulations, including IEC 60034, NEMA MG 1.32-33, ISO 8528-3, CSA C22.2 n°100-14 and UL 1446 (UL 1004 on request).
The alternator is also compliant with IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 61000-6-4, VDE 0875G, VDE 0875N and EN 55011, group 1 class A for European zone.
The Nidec Leroy-Somer TAL 046 alternator can be integrated in ECmarked generator sets, and bears EC, UKCA and CMIM markings.
It is designed, manufactured and marketed in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality assurance environment.
Electrical characteristics and performances:
- Class H insulation
- Shunt excitation
- Low voltage winding:
- Three-phase 50 Hz: 220V - 240V and 380V - 415V (440V) 60 Hz: 208V240V and 380V - 480V
- 6-terminal plates in 6-wire version or suitable for 12-wire option
- Optimised performance Protection system and options:
-Degree of protection: IP 23
- Complete winding protection for non-harsh environments with relative humidity ≤ 95%
- Options: - Three-phase 12-wire with 9-terminal plates
- AREP+ or PMG excitation ULus
- Customized painting (unpainted machine as standard)
- Space heater
- Droop kit for alternator paralleling
- Stator sensors
- Winding 8 optimized for threephase 380V / 416 V - 60 Hz
- Reinforced winding protection for harsh environments and relative humidity greater than 95% (system 2 - 4).
In March 2024 RICH MOTOR COMPANY (RMC) supplied 5 x 500 kVA + 1 x 640 kVA diesel generators to the UAE, destined for use in the Gulf states.
A Ghaddar sister company in UAE, Rich Motor Co., supplied five units of 500KVA Ghaddar Generators and one unit of 640KVA powered by Cummins engines for a rental application, reports the company.
Ghaddar generators are typically powered by Cummins engines and are regarded as the ultimate solution for UAE rental companies seeking robust and durable products operating in most critical conditions, reports RMC.
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John Deere 6090HF475 engine fitted with TAL046F alternator.
The UFR1001E system-disconnection relay monitors voltage and frequency in single or three-phase networks.
Presetting per G99/98, values as per the standard pre programmed
• Under and overvoltage monitoring 40…520 V
• Under and over frequency monitoring 45…65 Hz
• Monitoring of Rate of Change of Frequency (ROCOF, df/dt)
• Monitoring the voltage quality (10 minute average value)
Response time adjustable 0.05 … 130.0 s, individual setting for each limit
• Fail-safe, with monitoring of the connected section switch (can be switched off) 2 automatic restarts on error
Supports the mains synchronisation when using generators
• Measurement 3 phase 3 or 4 wire systems or single phase
• Self-test
• Third Part Independently tested Compliant to G99/98 by Bureau Veritas
HURRIAH POWER PLANT, IRAQ, DEPENDS ON 8L46B/ 6L46B ENGINES FOR ENERGY
Sakr Power Generation supplies many of the world’s leading brand names in power generation such as Mitsubishi, MBH, Cummins and MTU.
Sakr Power Generation is a Lebanese company specialising in power generation, with a scope of services covering the design manufacturing, sales and rental of power generating sets and the full implementation of turnkey power.
Sakr Power was involved in the design, installation, commissioning and startup of the Hurriah Power Plant, Iraq, operated by the Ministry of Electricity in Baghdad.
This is a 62MW HFO power plant running continuously and consisting of 8 x WÄRTSILÄ 8L46B / 6L46B gensets.
The Ministry of Electricity of Iraq is the federal government ministry concerned with power supply. It is responsible for both the policymaking and the electricity supply throughout the country.
The operational functions (power generation, transmission, load dispatch and distribution) are no longer autonomous corporatized entities, but were reorganised into 18 geographically based directorates within MoE.
The technologically-advanced 46F unit is a four-stroke diesel engine that can be run on either heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine diesel oil (MDO), or on light diesel when being operated within strict coastal or port emissions areas.
This fuel switching can take place smoothly and without power interruption across all engine loads. This flexibility enables the operator to select the fuel according to price, availability, and the need to meet local emissions regulations.
The 46F is said to offer best-in-class fuel economy, as well as outstanding power-to-weight and power-tospace ratios in its 7.2–19.2 MW power range at 600 rpm. The 46F is designed to meet specific customer needs in a wide range of power plant applications. For example, its modular and compact design makes it suitable for applications where its outstanding power-to- weight and space ratios, as well as its wide power range, often mean that fewer engines are needed, thereby creating significant savings in capital investment.
The 46F engine can be installed and optimised for constant diesel electric propulsion, as well as direct drive main engine applications. It can operate at either constant speed or along a combinatory curve.
Key Benefits
*Proven and reliable heavy fuel technology from an industry leader
* Thermal efficiency for complete combustion and minimal exhaust gas emissions
* Fuel economy throughout entire engine operational range, thanks to efficient twin-plunger fuel injection system, to give significant cost savings
* Advanced modular design means fewer components, lower inventory costs, less maintenance, and faster training
* Embedded automation system for optimal operating efficiencies.
The 46F has been designed to operate reliably on a range of fuels, even with the poorest quality heavy fuel.
Overhaul intervals of up to 24,000 hours and maintenance-friendly design reduce downtime, ease scheduling, and save operating costs. Since its launch in 2004, the 46F has consistently proven its best-in class fuel economy performance, especially at low engine loads, thanks largely to the VIC system that is included as standard. sakrpower.com
INNIO is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada).
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INNIO Jenbacher gas engines
Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria) T +43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com
Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.
Model Fuel rpm Pel Pth
JMS 208 GS g 1,500 330 358 JMS 208 GS g 1,800
m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.
Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.
at 1,500
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A team of more than 3,500 experts provides life-cycle support to the more than 54,000 delivered engines globally through a service network in more than 80 countries.
INNIO Jenbacher gas engines
Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria) T +43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com
Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.
Model Fuel rpm Pel Pth
Manufacturer sets and cogeneration from 100 -
RSE Engines for Model
M06-G/B T0D41
M06-G/B TID41
RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas
according to ISO 3046at p.f. = 1.0 according to VDE 0530 REM 2) Heat recovery with a tolerance +/- 8 %
M06-G/B T2D41
M08-G/B TID41
Model fuel Freq. Electric output
M06-G/B T0D41 g 50 140 kW
3) NOx @ 5 % O2 dry Requirements for technical data: All data according to full load, and subject to technical development and modification
M06-G/B TID41 g 50 200 kW
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M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 250 kW
M08-G/B TID41 g 50 260 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 50 333 kW
M12-G/B TID41 g 50 400 kW
M12-G/B T2D41 g 50 500 kW
M06-G/B T0D41 g 60 150 kW
M06-G/B TID41 g 60 210 kW
M06-G/B T2D41 g 60 250 kW
M08-G/B TID41 g 60 280 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 60 333 kW
M12-G/B TID41 g 60 420 kW
M12-G/B T2D41 g 60 500 kW
RSE engines for LPG
M06-PT0D41 g 50 115 kW
M06-PTID41 g 50 173 kW
M06-PT2D41 g 50 205 kW
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M08-PTID41 g 50 233 kW
M08-PT2D41 g 50 260 kW
M12-PTID41 g 50 350 kW
M12-PT2D41 g 50 450 kW
M06-PT0D41 g 60 130 kW
M06-PTID41 g 60 173 kW
M06-PT2D41 g 60 205 kW
M08-PTID41 g 60 233 kW
M08-PT2D41 g 60 260 kW
M12-PTID41 g 60 350kW
M12-PT2D41 g 60 450 kW
m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.
TAD1242GE 352 409
TAD1640GE 393 462
TAD1641GE 433 509
TAD1642GE 485 570
M08-G/B T2D41
M12-G/B TID41
M12-G/B T2D41
M06-G/B T0D41
M06-G/B TID41
M06-G/B T2D41
M08-G/B TID41
M08-G/B T2D41
M12-G/B TID41
M12-G/B T2D41 RSE engines for M06-PT0D41
M06-PTID41
M06-PT2D41
M08-PTID41
M08-PT2D41
M12-PTID41
M12-PT2D41
M06-PT0D41
M06-PTID41
M06-PT2D41
M08-PTID41
M08-PT2D41 M12-PTID41
M12-PT2D41
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria) T +43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com
Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com
Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers
Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.
in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.
SCANIA ENGINES
SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden
Tel +468553 81000
Fax +468553 898 12
E-mail engines@scania.com
Web www.scania.com
UK Contact – Mark Swindell
Scania GB Ltd
Tel +44 1908 329386
E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com
Diesel & Gas engines for power generation
m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.
Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA
TAD1242GE 352 409
TAD1640GE 393 462
TAD1641GE 433 509
Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)
TAD1642GE 485 570
Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally low fuel consumption.
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V. Alternative fuels
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com
Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers
Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540
Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.
RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas
M06-G/B T0D41 g 50 140 kW
in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.
SCANIA ENGINES
SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden
M06-G/B TID41 g 50 200 kW
Volvo Penta
Tel +468553 81000
M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 250 kW
405 08 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel +46 31 235460
M08-G/B TID41 g 50 260 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 50 333 kW
Fax +468553 898 12
E-mail engines@scania.com
Web www.scania.com
M12-G/B TID41 g 50 400 kW
Model Spec RPM kWm kVA
TAD530GE Diesel 15002) 75 85
M12-G/B T2D41 g 50 500 kW
UK Contact – Mark Swindell
TAD531GE Diesel 15002) 88 100
M06-G/B T0D41 g 60 150 kW
TAD532GE Diesel 15002) 113 130
M06-G/B TID41 g 60 210 kW
TAD550GE1) Diesel 15002) 76 86
M06-G/B T2D41 g 60 250 kW
Scania GB Ltd
Tel +44 1908 329386
E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com
M08-G/B TID41 g 60 280 kW
TAD551GE1) Diesel 15002) 89 101
TAD730GE Diesel 15002) 113 130
M08-G/B T2D41 g 60 333 kW
TAD731GE Diesel 15002) 132 152
M12-G/B TID41 g 60 420 kW
Diesel & Gas engines for power generation
M12-G/B T2D41 g 60 500 kW
TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 186
TAD733GE Diesel 15002) 175 201
RSE engines for LPG
Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA
TAD734GE Diesel 15002) 213 245
M06-PT0D41 g 50 115 kW
TAD750GE1) Diesel 15002) 114 131
M06-PTID41 g 50 173 kW
TAD751GE1) Diesel 15002) 13 152
M06-PT2D41 g 50 205 kW
Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)
M08-PTID41 g 50 233 kW
TAD752GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182
M08-PT2D41 g 50 260 kW
TAD753GE1) Diesel 15002) 173 199
TAD754GE1) Diesel 15002) 217 250
M12-PTID41 g 50 350 kW
M12-PT2D41 g 50 450 kW
TAD940GE Diesel 15002) 241 277
Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally
M06-PT0D41 g 60 130 kW
TAD941GE Diesel 15002) 280 326
TAD1341GE Diesel 15002) 271 315
M06-PTID41 g 60 173 kW
TAD1342GE Diesel 15002) 303 352
M06-PT2D41 g 60 205 kW
M08-PTID41 g 60 233 kW
TAD1343GE Diesel 15002) 325 378
TAD1344GE Diesel 15002) 354 412
M08-PT2D41 g 60 260 kW
low fuel consumption. All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V.
M12-PTID41 g 60 350kW
TAD1345GE Diesel 15002) 388 451
TAD1351GE1) Diesel 15002) 279 324
M12-PT2D41 g 60 450 kW
TAD1352GE1) Diesel 15002) 314 365
RSE engines for Woodgas
Alternative fuels
M06-HT2D41 g 50 122 kW
TAD1354GE1) Diesel 15002) 328 381
TAD1355GE1) Diesel 15002) 355 413
M08-HT2D41 g 50 166 kW
TAD1640GE Diesel 15002) 392 461
M12-HT2D41 g 50 250 kW
Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540
M06-HT2D41 g 60 140 kW
TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505
TAD1642GE Diesel 15002) 503 591
M08-HT2D41
TWD1643GE Diesel 15002) 536 630
TAD1650GE1) Diesel 15002) 393 462
TAD1651GE1) Diesel 15002) 430 505 Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz
