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UPGRADE OF EIGHT SUBSTATIONS TO INCREASE POWER SUPPLY CAPACITY
21 December 2004 - ABB (Power Technologies)
| ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, said today it has won a turnkey contract in Algeria worth $25 million to upgrade eight existing substations which will improve electricity supply in and around the capital, Algiers. |
The contract, signed with Sonelgaz, is designed to meet the growing demand for energy. The contract comprises extensions as well as upgrades to various 220/60/30 and 10kV substations, which ABB will achieve with minimal power interruptions for consumers. The order will be completed within 15 months – ahead of the industry standard. 'Our ability to complete the project quickly and the reliability of our technology were decisive in winning the order,' said Peter Smits, head of ABB's Power Technologies division. 'In addition, we have proved to be a reliable partner for Sonelgaz in Algeria in recent similar projects.' The project involves the design, manufacture, testing, erection and commissioning of the switchgear, new transformers and associated equipment. ABB will supply power transformers, various high-voltage equipment as well as control and protection panels, including substation automation and telecommunication systems. A major part of the project is the replacement of 125 medium-voltage switchgear cubicles. Installation has to done gradually to ensure the power supply is not interrpted. The first bays are scheduled to be delivered in March 2005. It is the latest in a series of orders from Sonelgaz. Including the latest contract, ABB has won orders worth $105 million from Sonelgaz in 2004.
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About: ABB (Power Technologies)
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impacts. ABB in the UK operates from more than 20 locations nationally and employs around 2,500 people. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 105,000 people.Power Technologies
The Power Technologies division serves industrial and commercial customers, as well as electric, gas and water utilities, with a broad range of products, services and solutions for power transmission and distribution. The portfolio includes transformers, switchgear, breakers, capacitors and cables, as well as high- and medium-voltage applications, many of which are also sold through external channel partners like distributors, system integrators, contractors and original equipment manufacturers. Automation Technologies
The Automation Technologies division serves the automotive, building, chemicals, consumer, electronics, life sciences, manufacturing, marine, metals, minerals, paper, petroleum, transportation, turbocharging and utility industries. Key technologies include control, drives, enterprise software, instrumentation, low-voltage products, motors, robots and turbochargers. These offerings are supported by field maintenance and asset management services, and are sold both directly and through channel partners.
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