GE Oil & Gas has signed a letter of intent (LOI) the Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO) for the supply of gas turbine and compressor technology.
The technology will be used in an expansion project to create one of the world’s largest fertilizer plants. The GE equipment will be used for an expansion of the ammonia and urea plant at the site and for a new cogeneration facility, part of the overall project.
“Our long-term relationship with QAFCO and the confidence they have in our technology and services were key factors in securing this LOI,” said Mohammad Ayoub, operations leader and region general manager – Middle East for GE Oil & Gas. “GE’s capability to act as a complete solution supplier of gas turbine, compressor, steam turbine generator and services will significantly benefit the customer.”
“QAFCO 5 offers further evidence of GE’s on-going commitment to support Qatar’s growing oil and gas industry by providing reliable technology and services for projects throughout the country,” said Ayoub.
Under the terms of the LOI, GE will supply four Frame 6B gas turbine-generators, five compressors, five steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and related services. The cogeneration plant will provide 140 megawatts of power and up to 600 tons per hour of steam required on the ammonia and urea plant process.
QAFCO 5 is scheduled for completion by 2010.
