Siemens Signs Memorandum of Understanding for SGT-A45 Fast Power Mobile Gas Turbine
Siemens, a global engineering and technology leader, recently signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bayat Power and the Government of
the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to provide its SGT-A45 mobile gas
turbine which will form the foundation of a three-phase energy project
in Afghanistan. Upon completion, it will provide more than 200 Megawatts
of electricity within the country, enough electricity to meet the needs
of more than 700,000 Afghan homes and businesses, and helping give rise
to much needed Afghan jobs in the agribusiness, mining and manufacturing
sectors.
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Siemens recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bayat Power and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to provide its SGT-A45 mobile gas turbine which will form the foundation of a three-phase energy project in Afghanistan. Left to right: Monty Simus, Vice President, Business Development, Bayat Power; Honorable Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Afghanistan Ambassador to the United States; Thomas Scarinci, Head of Product Management, Siemens Power & Gas, and Martin Tartibi, Global Head, SGT-A45 Mobile Unit, Siemens Power & Gas. (Photo: Business Wire)
The MOU was signed at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the SGT-A45
in Houston, where the Honorable Dr. Hamdullah Mohib, Afghanistan
Ambassador to the United States, stated “Here, deep in the Heart of
Texas is where Afghanistan will begin her challenging, but vital mission
to rebuild our domestic power production industry – and provide all
Afghans with reliable and affordable electric power. Using the powerful,
next generation SGT-A45 mobile gas turbine, the Bayat Power 1
gas-to-power project will help further the foundation upon which the
American people and the Afghan people, working together, can help create
thousands of jobs here in Houston – and a future of energy independence
for Afghanistan.”
"Siemens has decades of experience in the development of gas turbine
technology. We continue to innovate to address the changing needs of the
market, and the SGT-A45 is a solution that meets and exceeds the need
for fast power,” said Martin Tartibi, Global Head, SGT-A45 Mobile Unit,
Siemens Energy. “We are pleased to announce this MOU that will provide
flexible and rapid supply of electricity for the critical power needs of
Afghanistan, and Bayat Power customers.”
The Bayat Power 1 gas-to-power program was announced last year, with an
MOU between Bayat Power and the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan, calling for a three phase, $250 million Independent Power
Producer (IPP) investment program. “This first phase will help
kick-start Afghanistan’s journey towards energy independence, help
restore our domestic gas-to-power industry and develop our nation’s
economy,” said Dr. Ehsanollah Bayat, Chairman of Bayat Power. “We look
forward to working with the Afghan government, our technical partners
like Siemens and most importantly, our fellow citizens, in our mission
to create jobs and opportunities which benefit the entire nation.”
Siemens SGT-A45 aeroderivative gas turbine is the most powerful mobile
unit on the market, generating up to 44 Megawatts, and designed to
provide immediate power to the grid, fulfilling a growing demand for
fast power, particularly in remote or developing regions with
infrastructure limitations, or, for example, where urgent power is
needed following a natural disaster. The SGT-A45 is packaged for rapid
deployment and can be installed in less than two weeks. Its design
features outstanding power density, high fuel efficiency and excellent
operational flexibility.
Transport of the gas turbine is facilitated by its compact design and
relatively low weight. When required, the unit can be flown as air cargo
to its installation site. The SGT-A45 gas turbine can run on gas or
liquid fuels, and transition smoothly between both fuel types while in
operation. Low NOx emissions can be achieved with optional
water injection, which also boosts the unit’s power output particularly
in warm climates. The unit can generate full power in less than eight
minutes from start without need for auxiliary systems to maintain the
unit in an operationally-ready standby mode. In the event of a shutdown,
the unit can be restarted at any time to restore power quickly, as it
has no “hot lockout” restrictions.
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About Siemens
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse
that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality,
reliability and internationality for 170 years. The company is active
around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation
and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of
energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading
supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions
and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive
and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading
provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and
magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory
diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2017, which ended on
September 30, 2017, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net
income of €6.2 billion. At the end of September 2017, the company had
around 372,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on
the Internet at www.siemens.com.
About Bayat Power
Bayat Power (Kabul and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) is Afghanistan’s
leading Afghan Owned Power Generation, Oil and Gas Exploration,
Development and Production Company. Founded by Dr. Ehsan Bayat, the
Chairman of The Bayat Group (www.bayat-group.com),
Bayat Power is a division of The Bayat Group of companies, which include
Afghan Wireless (www.afghan-wireless.com)
Ariana Television and Radio (https://arianatelevision.com/),
and the philanthropic Bayat Foundation (www.bayatfoundation.org).
Learn more about how Bayat Power is using best-in-class technical
solutions to energize Afghanistan’s economy and build an Afghan energy
industry which will provide affordable, accessible electricity to all
Afghan people by visiting our website: www.bayat-energy.com.
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