The Northern Territory of Australia has experienced a steady rate growth in population and the demand on the existing power plant was struggling to provide ample and sufficient energy to the area. The Northern Territory's Power and Water Corporation (PWC) realized the existing power structure would need to be overhauled and upgraded to accommodate the growing population. Since 2009, PWC spent over The $1 billion to maintain and upgrade the power & water infrastructure but needed an efficient solution to address the current power issues. In order to increase the power generation capacity, PWC contracted UGL to develop a solution to meet the current and future demands of energy for industrial, business and residential communities.
The Solution
PWC set a very tight deadline for the project that would end up being the biggest power generation project in the last 20 years in the Northern Territory. With a relatively short timeline to develop and deliver a solution, UGL went to work very quickly. With leading engineering practices (epc), UGL was able to craft a solution with advance power generation technology that would meet the requirements imposed by PWC.
The power upgrades called for the construction of the new Weddell Power Station which comprised of two GE LM6000 gas turbines of 43 MW output each and a Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) that included auxiliaries. During the process, UGL was responsible for prepping the site for the new Weddell Power Station by clearing the old facility. With eco-friendliness in mind, UGL installed and designed a storm water system and oily water collection and separation system that treats and discharges process water naturally by using a bioremediation area.
Additionally, UGL choose the LM6000 turbines because they are noted for high performance, dependability and operational flexibility which would meet the power demands for the Northern Territory. The project was completed by the deadline and provides ample power to the community. On top of that, the Weddell Power Station accounts for a 20% capacity contribution of the Darwin-Katherine power transmission system.
The Solution
PWC set a very tight deadline for the project that would end up being the biggest power generation project in the last 20 years in the Northern Territory. With a relatively short timeline to develop and deliver a solution, UGL went to work very quickly. With leading engineering practices (epc), UGL was able to craft a solution with advance power generation technology that would meet the requirements imposed by PWC.
The power upgrades called for the construction of the new Weddell Power Station which comprised of two GE LM6000 gas turbines of 43 MW output each and a Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) that included auxiliaries. During the process, UGL was responsible for prepping the site for the new Weddell Power Station by clearing the old facility. With eco-friendliness in mind, UGL installed and designed a storm water system and oily water collection and separation system that treats and discharges process water naturally by using a bioremediation area.
Additionally, UGL choose the LM6000 turbines because they are noted for high performance, dependability and operational flexibility which would meet the power demands for the Northern Territory. The project was completed by the deadline and provides ample power to the community. On top of that, the Weddell Power Station accounts for a 20% capacity contribution of the Darwin-Katherine power transmission system.