Source: RWG Source: RWG Close

Under this new agreement, RWG’s Houston, Texas facility is responsible for all aspects of this new build program including sub-assembly, dynamic balance, engine assembly and factory acceptance testing, prior to release to Siemens.

Mark Paterson, Executive Vice President of RWG Inc stated; "Award of this new build program opens a new chapter in our relationship with Siemens. RWG’s Houston team has over 40 years of experience with the SGT-A05 gas turbine, so will deploy this knowledge and expertise to ensure all new build engines meet the highest quality standards and deliver reliable performance for Siemens’ global customer base. Securing this contract underpins RWG’s long-term relationship with the Original Equipment Manufacturer and provides continuity of employment for our highly skilled personnel in Houston."

Rob Bouwens, Siemens SGT-A05 Sales Director commented; "Our proven aero-derivative gas turbine SGT-A05 (KB7 HE) upgrade builds on the worldwide success of the SGT-A05 program. With a new High Efficiency Compressor and common design within our global fleet of engines, this product offers a compelling solution for new power applications, as well as retrofit of existing SGT-A05 (KB7S) installations. RWG’s wealth of experience and track record provides confidence that Siemens has selected the right business partner for this new build program."

The SGT-A05 gas turbine has achieved global success with over 1,675 units sold for industrial use worldwide. There are currently three variants delivering between 4.0 MW(e) and 5.8MW(e), all with multi-fuel capability. The popularity of this gas turbine has ensured a global customer base of 500 operators, spanning 53 countries and accumulating more than 123 million operating hours since entry to service in 1963. The SGT-A05 (KB7 HE) is the latest variant in this successful gas turbine family, offering improved performance and efficiency for Oil & Gas and Industrial Power Generation market applications.

Source: General Electric Source: General Electric Close

When all three trains are completed, the aggregate nominal production capacity of the CCL Project is expected to be approximately 13.5 MTPA of LNG. Cheniere appointed Bechtel as their Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner for the project, and Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Inc. (Bechtel) contracted BHGE to provide turbomachinery equipment for the third train consisting of six PGT25+G4 DLE gas turbines driving various compressors. BHGE has provided the same equipment for two other trains already under construction at Corpus Christi, and similar technology for five trains at Cheniere’s Sabine Pass plant.

The Corpus Christi site is located on the La Quinta Channel on the northeast side of Corpus Christi Bay in San Patricio County, Texas.

"This is the fifth order for similar equipment for Cheniere Energy through Bechtel, and an important one as it is the first FID on new liquification in the U.S. since 2015," said Rod Christie, president and CEO, Turbomachinery & Process Solutions, BHGE. "Our technology provides the necessary refrigeration gas needed to chill the natural gas into liquid form for transportation. This award builds on the unparalleled technology experience and partnership established between Cheniere, Bechtel and BHGE."

This agreement expands BHGE’s global footprint by bringing engineering, manufacturing and project management from Evendale, Ohio; Houston, Texas and Florence, Italy.

Source: Vestas Wind Systems A/S Source: Vestas Wind Systems A/S Close

"Vestas continues to build its footprint in Latin America through its market-leading wind energy solutions and hereby support the many Latin American countries that are accelerating the transition to renewables. By partnering with an experienced customer like Elecnor, who share our vision of making the world more sustainable, we are confident the project will deliver the low-cost sustainable energy that will help Elecnor and Panama reach their renewable targets", says Enric Català, Senior Director Sales Vestas LATAM.

Elecnor will perform the engineering, procurement and construction of the project, which will be located across the Penonomé and Antón regions in the central province of Coclé. Turbine delivery is expected for first quarter of 2019, with commissioning expected in the last quarter of 2019.

The project is owned by Parque Eólico Toabré S.A., a company owned by Recursos Eólicos S.A., a Panamanian company, and Audax Renovables S.A., a Spanish listed company.

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