JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,
Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- APR Energy plc (LSE: APR), a global leader in fast-track
power solutions, is pleased to announce that its 102MW project in
Myanmar has been named a recipient
of POWER magazine's Top Plants Award 2015 in the gas-fired
category.
APR Energy's 102MW Kyaukse power plant is located south of
Mandalay, the second-largest city in a country where nearly 42
million people are without access to electricity. The turnkey plant
was installed in just 90 days and is one of the largest thermal
plants in the country, providing enough power to serve more than
six million people. Fueled by Myanmar's indigenous natural gas resources,
the plant features the newest generation Cat® low-emission mobile
gas power modules and offers one of the cleanest power generation
solutions in Myanmar.
"We are extremely honored to be named a Top Plants Award winner
by POWER magazine. Myanmar
is a fast-growing economy with tremendous potential," said
Clive Turton, managing director of
APR Energy's Asia Pacific region.
"Our plant in Kyaukse provides the country access to reliable
electricity, helping to fill a critical power gap where
three-quarters of the population lack access to reliable
electricity."
"The plant's success reflects the tremendous effort by our
employees and contractors – most of whom are local residents – to
install and operate this facility in just 90 days after contract
signature, and the outstanding commitment and cooperation shown by
the government of Myanmar. It
demonstrates the immediate benefits that fast-track power solutions
such as ours can provide in helping developing nations grow their
economies and enhance the quality of life for their people," Turton
added.
The contract for the plant, which was signed in February 2014, was the first agreement between a
U.S.-based company and the government of Myanmar for power generation since the lifting
of sanctions. APR Energy was awarded the contract due to its
ability to deliver within a challenging timeframe and the
efficiency of its power generation technology. After initially
commissioning 82MW of generating capacity in April 2014, APR Energy installed an additional
20MW during the first quarter of 2015 to help offset the reduction
of hydropower during the annual dry season in spring. Click here to
view a short video about the project.
About APR Energy
APR Energy is the world's leading provider of fast-track mobile
turbine power. Our fast, flexible and full-service power solutions
provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when
and where they need it, for as long as they need it. Combining
state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading
expertise, our scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries
and industries around the world, in both developed and developing
markets. For more information, visit the Company's website at
www.aprenergy.com.
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