Alstom signs operation and maintenance contract in Brazil
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Alstom has signed a contract with Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.),
for the operation and maintenance support of the UTE Leonel Brizola
power plant.
The multiple unit combined cycle power plant, (formerly named TermoRio) is located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The UTE Leonel Brizola power plant was designed and built by Alstom and has been in commercial operation since 2005.
The scope of the contract covers operational support and maintenance of the six GT11N2 gas turbines, the three steam turbines and the nine respective generators and is split into a 6-month mobilisation phase and 78 months of commercial operation. During the mobilisation phase, the Alstom monitoring and diagnostic (AMODIS®) tool will be implemented, which allows remote monitoring and analysis of plant data. Two supporting engineers from Alstom will be permanently based on site. For overhauls (C-Inspections) additional Alstom engineers will be temporarily involved.
The signing of the O&M contract for UTE Leonel Brizola is proof of the fruitful cooperation between Petrobras and Alstom. "We are very happy that Petrobras is convinced of our technical expertise and the advantages of our tailored O&M services," said Daniel Bischofberger, Vice President Service Execution Center, Alstom Power Service Switzerland. Alstom is currently supporting the operation and maintenance of three Petrobras power plants in Brazil, UTE Leonel Brizola (TermoRio), UTE Fernando Gasparian (formerly named Nova Pirantininga) and UTE Celso Furtado (formerly named Termobahia), producing a total of over 1800 MW.
"Alstom put together a package that met our specific requirements. We very much appreciate their effort in understanding our market situation and the excellent cooperation in addressing the challenges," said Fernando Cunha, Executive Manager, Operations and Partnerships, Petrobras.
The UTE Leonel Brizola power plant is the largest thermoelectric combined cycle power station with co-generation in Brazil and provides total installed power of 1040 MW, enough to supply electricity to a region covering approximately 4.5 million people. The plant significantly contributes to meeting the power demand in the state of Rio de Janeiro. It also incorporates environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art dry low NOx combustion, a world leading technology that satisfies all environmental requirements.
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