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Optimised maintenance agreement supports growth ambitions

he technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term optimised well in line with the Nigerian Federal Government’s integrated energy
maintenance agreement covering power plants in three locations mix targets. The Nigerian Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) action
Towned by Paras Energy, a 100% privately-owned Nigerian energy agenda in the 30:30:30 vision document outlined a target of generating
provider. The aim of the agreement is to ensure the plants’ continued 30 GW of power by 2030, with 30% from renewable energy sources.
high levels of availability, reliability and efficiency, while providing The key benefits of the Wärtsilä technology include flexibility and
important cost predictability for future budgeting purposes. the ability to quickly adjust the load in response to supply fluctuations
The plants covered by the five-year agreement are operated with from renewable energy sources. Gas engine power plants can be sized to
Wärtsilä 34SG gas-fuelled engines producing a combined total output meet different requirements such as those of manufacturing industries,
of approximately 132 MW. Based on an average connected capacity of cities, or local microgrids. Furthermore, the Wärtsilä solution features
some 6,5 kW for each Nigerian home, this will represent the annual low water consumption, which is an important consideration in view of
consumption equivalent of close to 20,300 domestic households. Nigeria’s long dry seasons.
“We have worked successfully with Wärtsilä for twelve years, Wärtsilä has had operations in Nigeria since 2006 and its presence
during which time we have developed a strong spirit of mutual respect in Nigeria remains strong. Today, the number of personnel employed
and trust. Until now we have managed and maintained these plants is close to 90. The total installed capacity in the country is 667 MW, of
ourselves, but as we grow and expand our operations, we are convinced which about 70% is under service agreements. In the African continent,
that Wärtsilä’s professional approach will provide the support needed Wärtsilä has an installed footprint exceeding 7000 MW.
as we develop our core business,” said Yashwant Kumar, Managing
Director, Paras Energy & Natural Resources Ltd. Contact Wayne Glossop, Wärtsilä, Tel 021 511-1230,
“This tailored agreement will strengthen our long-standing wayne.glossop@wartsila.com
partnership with Paras Energy. It is another example of marrying
our world-class expertise and experience with state-of-the art digital
technology to create unparalleled customer value. We are excited and
honoured to take this step with an energy thought leader like Paras
Energy,” explained Björn Ullbro, Vice President, Africa & Europe,
Wärtsilä Energy.
Paras Energy is a privately-owned independent energy supplier
connected to Nigeria’s national grid. Availability of the generating
assets is, therefore, a key necessity and was a notable factor in the
decision to sign the Optimised Maintenance agreement with Wärtsilä.
The agreement has been specifically tailored to meet the needs and
growth ambitions of the customer.
In 2009 Paras Energy decided to benefit from the advantages
offered by the Wärtsilä gas engines rather than using gas turbine
technology, which was at the time standard in Nigeria. Today, this is

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