CCGT Power Plants in Israel

Ashkelon South Location: HaDarom Operator: Dorad Energy Ltd Configuration: two 400-MW, 6+1 CCGT blocks with LM6000PC gas turbines Fuel: natural gas, diesel oil Operation: 2013-2014 HRSG supplier: IST T/G supplier: GE, Skoda EPC: Wood Group GTS Quick facts: In Jul 2003, a consortium of Israeli investors led by businessman Uri Dori received agreement in principle from MNI for a 400-800 MW combined-cycle at Ashkelon. In May 2004, the project was formalized by Dorad Energy as a $500mn CCGT plant burning Mari gas. In Dec 2007, Dorad signed a gas supply deal with EMG for the project. In Nov 2010, Dorad Energy closed $1.1bn in financing for the Ashkelon South project with Bank Hapoalim. Shortly thereafter, Wood Group was awarded an $875mn EPC contract to build the plant. Dorad Energy consists of U Dori Energy, EAPC, Edeltech Group, and Zorlu Energy. GE’s Veresegyház plant, located near Budapest, Hungary, is manufacturing the GTs. Photo courtesy of GE Energy Posted 24 May 2012	Gezer Location: Haifa Operator: Israel Electric Corp Configuration: 4 X 148-MW V94.2 gas turbines, 2 X 370-MW single-shaft CCGT blocks with V94.3A2 gas turbines Fuel: natural gas, diesel oil Operation: 1998-2008 HRSG supplier: Doosan T/G supplier: Siemens EPC: Israel Electric, Siemens Quick facts: In March 2002, IEC approved the acquisition of three CCGT blocks from Siemens for $341mn. This was financed by a 15yr export credit facility from Citibank Israel supported by a Hermes Kreditversicherungs AG guaranty. Photograph courtesy of Israel Electric Corp Posted 27 Feb 2008	Hagit Location: HaDarom Operator: Israel Electric Corp Configuration: 2 X 110-MW 9001E gas turbines, 2 X 220-MW, 1+1 CCGT blocks with 9001E gas turbines, 370-MW single-shaft CCGT block with V94.3A2 gas turbine Fuel: diesel oil, natural gas Operation: 1996-2007 HRSG supplier: NEM, Doosan T/G supplier: General Electric, Alstom, Siemens EPC: GE, Alstom Quick facts: In Sep 2000, Alstom won a €90mn order for two steam sets to convert two of the GE turbines to combined-cycle. The plant was later extended with a single single-shaft block. Photograph courtesy of Israel Electric Corp Posted 27 Feb 2008
Ramat Hovav Location: HaDarom Operator: Israel Electric Corp Configuration: 2 X 100-MW 9001E gas turbines, 320-MW, 2+1 CCGT with 9001E gas turbines Fuel: distillate oil Operation: 1989-1999 HRSG supplier: NEM T/G supplier: General Electric, Alstom EPC: Atlantic Projects, Alstom Quick facts: In 1996, IEC ordered equipment to convert two simple-cycle GTs at Ramat Hovav to combined-cycle operation. Alstom secured the order and supplied HRSGs, a steam set, an air-cooled condenser, electrical equipment, I&C, and all auxiliary systems. The conversion went commercial in Mar 2000. Photograph courtesy of Israel Electric Corp Posted 27 Feb 2008		Tzafit Location: HaMerkaz Operator: Israel Electric Corp Configuration: 2 X 110-MW 9001E gas turbines, 375-MW,1+1 CCGT with 9001FA gas turbine Fuel: natural gas, distillate oil Operation: 1991-2012-1999 HRSG supplier: Vogt T/G supplier: General Electric, Ansaldo EPC: Atlantic Projects, Israel Electric, GE Quick facts: This project is near Kfar Menachem. The CCGT steamer went online in Augu 2012, about a month ahead of schedule Photograph by Igor Svobodin (Panoramio) Posted 22 Aug 2012

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