Baker Hughes, a GE Company to Supply 150MW in Power Generation Equipment to PetroChina International Iraq for Halfaya Oilfield
Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE: BHGE) has signed an agreement for the stipulation of its tested wind turbine generators to PetroChina International Iraq, an affiliate of PetroChina Company Limited, in the biggest Turbomachinery & Process Solutions
( TPS) contract ever in between the two companies.
BHGE will deliver its Framework 6B gas wind turbine electrical generator trains to sustain power generation for the onshore Halfaya oilfield located in the Maysan Governorate. The tools will certainly generate 150 MW of power for the project, and leverage support from BHGE's existing local and global workforce. The elements of the turbo generator units will be produced and put together at BHGE's Nuovo Pignone center in Florence, Italy.
" This deal strengthens our local footprint in Iraq and further demonstrates our dedication to the region where we see wonderful pledge and have developed solid partnerships via ongoing jobs and the development of local skills," said Rami Qasem, President & CEO of MENAT & India, BHGE. "The provision of our field-proven turbomachinery remedies allows international operators around the globe to securely and stably run, all while reaching their oil production targets and remaining on schedule. This is specifically true for this certain contract, as our turbines will supply reputable and reliable energy to the Halfaya area and additional support the sustainability of Iraq's recurring oil and gas operations."
BHGE's Framework 6 turbines are able to run in severe problems and rough atmospheres across a wide range of applications, and have actually been verified and checked with more than 55 million operating hours. The generators are designed to be completely gas versatile, having the capacity to work on a wide variety of gas or extract liquids, including sour gas. This offers useful cost saving to customers, as the turbines can work on one of the most financially offered gas for a provided procedure. Along with the Halfaya contract, the turbines have been utilized in several projects in the region.
The Halfaya oilfield was discovered in 1976 with 4.1 billion barrels aside and is positioned in the southerly part of Iraq in the nation's Maysan Governate. The area, run by PetroChina International Iraq, currently produces approx. 200,000 barrels per day.
This agreement with PetroChina International Iraq even more reinforces BHGE's existence in the nation, where it has actually contributed to a number of jobs, including power generation support for two of Iraq's largest areas - West Qurna and Rumaila - and maintains a local impact containing over 70% Iraqi staff members.
BHGE additionally owns and operates a technological services center in North Rumaila, which opened up in 2013 and was increased this summer. The facility offers a large range of screening, repair service and repair services and has aided to create local employment opportunities and training for more than 2,000 Iraqi professionals.
