Alstom signs the largest generator life extension contract in the UK

Alstom has signed a contract, worth more than 32 million euros, with
Scottish and Southern Energy, for the replacement of four generator
stators at Fiddler's Ferry power plant in Warrington, UK.

This is the largest generator upgrade project for Alstom in the UK. The scope of the contract is for the supply of four 500MW generator stators, incorporating Alstom efficient and proven technology. The generator stators feature the latest Alstom technology, including the provision of stator bars with stainless steel water-cooling technology, and will be capable of increased output.

The work begins immediately with the engineering phase. The stators will be delivered on site between July 2008 and March 2010. Steven Jones, Managing Director, UK, Alstom Power Service, commented, "We are delighted to be chosen by Scottish and Southern Energy for this project which demonstrates our customer's confidence in Alstom's technology and manufacturing capabilities. The contract represents a significant investment in support of Fiddler's Ferry's future availability and competitiveness, following their decision to opt-in under the Large Combustion Plant Directive." 

Mark Hayward, Fiddler's Ferry Station Manager, Scottish & Southern Energy, commented, "Our investment at Fiddler's Ferry shows our commitment to maintaining the station as a generator of clean energy, and a long-term provider of jobs in the area." 

Notes to Editors The Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) applies throughout the European Union and limits emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulates from fossil fuelled combustion units of 50MW and above. The directive rules that all combustion plant built after 1987 must comply with the emission limits set and all 'existing plant' (in operation before 1987) can either comply with the LCPD through installing emission abatement (Flue Gas Desulphurisation) equipment or 'opt-out' of the directive. An existing plant that chooses to 'opt-out' is restricted in its operation after 2007 and must close after 20,000 operating hours, or by the end of 2015, whichever comes first.

Alstom also won the contract in June 2005 for the design and installation of two dedicated biomass cofiring systems installed in coal-fired boilers at the power station's Units 2 and 4.

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