Wärtsilä-led Consortium Wins Major Contract to Build World's Largest Tri-Fuel Power Plant in Jordan

Helsinki (ots/PRNewswire) -

A power plant of this size using Wartsila combustion engines is a
landmark power generation installation. It represents recognition of
the superior efficiency possible with Wartsila's technology.
Furthermore, the tri-fuel capability provides unmatched flexibility,
and ensures that Jordan will have a safe and reliable energy supply.
When the gas infrastructure is in place, the plant will switch to
natural gas and its environmental footprint will be minimised.

A consortium headed by Wartsila has been awarded a turnkey
contract to build a 573 MW tri-fuel power plant in Jordan. When
completed, it will be the world's largest tri-fuel power plant
capable of utilizing natural gas, heavy fuel oil and light fuel oil
as its main fuels. Initially, the plant will operate on heavy fuel
oil, but the fuel flexibility of Wartsila's engine technology will
enable a seamless transfer to environmentally sustainable natural gas
operation once the infrastructure for a natural gas supply is in
place. Furthermore, when in operation, the Wartsila technology
ensures that the plant's use of water will be close to zero, which
adds to its environmental sustainability. The overall contract is
valued at USD 552 million, of which Wartsila's share is USD 334
million.

Wartsila's consortium partner is South Korean based Lotte
Engineering & Construction, a major player in the Asian construction
industry. The order has been placed by Amman Asia Electric Power, a
special purpose independent power producer, in which Wartsila has a
minority interest. The other owners of the company are Korea Electric
Power Corporation of South Korea (KEPCO) and Mitsubishi Corporation
of Japan. The project company will supply electricity to the National
Electric Power Company of Jordan (NEPCO) under a recently signed 25
year power purchase agreement. The electricity will be fed to the
Jordanian national grid.

Wartsila's technology powering the plant

The plant will be powered by a total of 38 Wartsila 50DF
multi-fuel engines, which in reference conditions produce 632 MW of
electricity. Even in the most extreme ambient conditions in Jordan,
the power plant will produce a firm constant capacity of 573 MW. The
plant will be fitted with a NOx (nitrogen oxide) control system for
emissions abatement. This is in line with the Environmental, Health
and Safety Guidelines set forth by the International Finance
Corporation, the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group,
which have been adopted by Jordan's Ministry of the Environment.

"KEPCO has worked together with Wartsila and Mitsubishi in an
outstanding cooperation to ensure this project is a success. As the
leading global supplier of flexible and efficient power plant
solutions, Wartsila suggested this efficient multi-fuel combustion
engine technology solution to meet the requirements of the proposal,
which was the critical success factor in the bid. We also trust
Wartsila to professionally and competently lead the EPC consortium
for the successful completion of this major and important project,"
states Mr Young Jin Bae, Chief Executive Officer of Amman Asia
Electric Power Company.

"This is a landmark order for many reasons," says Vesa Riihimaki,
Group Vice President, Wartsila Power Plants. "The fact that a power
plant of this size will utilize Wartsila combustion engines
demonstrates how the superior efficiency and flexibility of the
technology are being recognized on the markets. Furthermore, the
tri-fuel capability provides unmatched flexibility, and ensures that
Jordan will have a safe, affordable and reliable energy supply. When
the gas infrastructure is in place, the plant will switch to natural
gas and its environmental footprint will be minimised. Finally, our
ability to deliver such a large power plant on a really fast-track
schedule was yet another reason for choosing Wartsila."

The power plant is to be located in Al Manakher, some 30 km
outside Amman. The complete power facility will be delivered in three
phases. The first phase is scheduled to be in commercial operation
already in February 2014, with the entire plant being operable by
September of that same year.

This will be the second power plant that Wartsila has delivered
to Jordan. A 50 MW plant is already in use and is being operated and
maintained by Wartsila personnel under an Operations & Maintenance
agreement. Globally, Wartsila has delivered 4,600 power plants in 169
countries with a total generating capacity of close to 49 GW.

Smart Power Generation

Smart Power Generation enables transition to a modern,
sustainable power system. Its main cornerstones are very high energy
efficiency, outstanding operational flexibility, and multi-fuel
operation. For today's emerging low-carbon power systems, it balances
large input fluctuations of wind and solar power. It also provides
high efficiency base load, peaking, and load-following power, as well
as super-fast grid reserves on a national power system level.

Wartsila is the global leader in Smart Power Generation.
Wartsila's technology and power plant solutions have been developed
to provide a unique combination of valuable features that enable new
horizons for future sustainable, reliable and affordable national
power systems.

In September 2012, Amman Asia Electric Power signed a 25 year
power purchase agreement with NEPCO [http://www.wartsila.com/en/pres
s-releases/wartsila-affiliate-signs-long-term-power-purchase-agreemen
t-with-jordans-nepco ] .

In January 2012, Wartsila announced [http://www.wartsila.com/en/
press-releases/wartsila-likely-to-be-awarded-600-MW-power-plant-order
-in-jordan ] that a bid consortium consisting of Korea Electric Power
Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation and Wartsila Corporation, had
been selected by National Electric Power Company of Jordan to build
IPP3, an independent power producer project in Jordan.

Images:

- Image of the power plant
[http://www.wartsila.com/Imagebank/A/Digital+Media+Library/5386?encoding=UTF-8 ]
- Wartsila 50DF engine
[http://www.wartsila.com/Imagebank/A/Digital+Media+Library/2775?encoding=UTF-8 ]

Read more about

- Smart Power Generation [http://www.smartpowergeneration.com ]
- Wartsila dual-fuel power plants
[http://www.wartsila.com/en/power-plants/smart-power-generation/dual-fuel-power-plants ]
- Wartsila dual-fuel engines
[http://www.wartsila.com/en/power-plants/technology/combustion-engines/dual-fuel-engines ]

Wartsila in brief

Wartsila is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions
for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological
innovation and total efficiency, Wartsila maximises the environmental
and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its
customers. In 2011, Wartsila's net sales totalled EUR 4.2 billion
with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in
nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wartsila is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. http://www.wartsila.com

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Contact:
For further information please contact: Vesa Riihimäki, Group
Vice President, Power Plants, Wärtsilä Corporation, Tel:
+358-10-7095232,
vesa.riihimaki@wartsila.com. Tuula Franck, Senior Manager, Media and
Stakeholder Relations, Wärtsilä Corporation, Tel: +358-400-267555,
tuula.franck@wartsila.com