Wartsila has been responsible for the engineering, procurement and project management of the Nishat power plant. Its scope of supply has included 11 Wartsila 18V46 generating sets, each with a rated capacity in excess of 17MW.
An additional 14MW of electricity is generated by a combined cycle steam turbine, which utilizes the waste heat from the engines. The plant will be operated and maintained by Wartsila Pakistan under an initial 5-year agreement. The electricity produced by the plant will be supplied to the national grid.
Ole Johansson, CEO of Wartsila, said: “This inauguration marks a significant milestone in the strong and lasting relationship between our companies. Wärtsilä has a global track record of showing strong commitment to its customers, and this commitment is evidenced by the fact that we established Wärtsilä Pakistan already 15 years ago, in 1994.
“This local presence enables us to support our operations in Pakistan, and train local personnel in the efficient operation and service of our power plant installations. Nishat Power is a prestigious project for Pakistan in general, and for the Nishat Group in particular. We congratulate everyone involved and are proud to play our part in providing Pakistan with reliable and sustainable power.”
