{"id":147207,"date":"2019-10-07T13:30:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T11:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/with-ges-technology-nigerias-indorama-eleme-petrochemicals-boosts-power-plants-output-and-availability\/"},"modified":"2019-10-07T13:30:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-07T11:30:53","slug":"with-ges-technology-nigerias-indorama-eleme-petrochemicals-boosts-power-plants-output-and-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/with-ges-technology-nigerias-indorama-eleme-petrochemicals-boosts-power-plants-output-and-availability\/","title":{"rendered":"With GE\u2019s Technology, Nigeria\u2019s Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Boosts Power Plant\u2019s Output and Availability"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With GE\u2019s Technology, Nigeria\u2019s Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Boosts Power Plant\u2019s Output and Availability<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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GE executes Performance Improvement Package (PIP) upgrade on two out of six 6B gas turbines; PIP increases plant output by 15% per gas turbine; exceeding expected increase of 6%; Executed PIP will improve plant’s availability and reduce maintenance cost with increased intervals and fewer inspections<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

GE Power (https:\/\/invent.ge\/323LxIp) (NYSE: GE) and Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited (IEPL) (https:\/\/www.indoramaeleme.com\/) announced today that they have successfully executed GE’s (https:\/\/www.GE.com\/) 6B Performance Improvement Package (PIP) upgrade on the first two out of six 6B gas turbines at the petrochemical facility in Eleme, Rivers State. The upgrade increased Indorama’s plant output by 15% per gas turbine, more than doubling the expected increase of 6%. The upgrade will help extend the interval for combustion and hot gas path inspections, reducing overall maintenance costs. In addition, this project is expected to increase power plant availability of up to 3,960 hours over 16 years. <\/p>\n

“The growth in production is directly proportional to an increase in power needs and operational costs”, said a senior management official of Indorama Group of Companies. “Due to growing power demand in Nigeria, our objective is to expand our production. GE’s technology will help us mitigate costs while ensuring there is enough power to support increased production at a lower cost.”<\/p>\n

At Indorama’s Eleme plant, GE successfully installed the technology upgrade on two of GE’s six 6B gas turbines on site. The turbines achieved an increased output of 5 MWs per unit, exceeding the expected benefits of 2.5MWs.  In addition, Combustion and Hot Gas Path inspections which were separately carried out at 12,000 hours and 24,000 hours respectively, will both take place at 32, 000 hours. Over 16 years, this new schedule will save Indorama the cost of carrying out 21 separate combustion and four HGP inspections and adding 3,960 hours of production.<\/p>\n

“At GE, we’re always focused on understanding our customers’ needs so we can tailor the right innovative solutions to increase the power plant’s operational performance and profitability,” said Elisee Sezan, CEO for GE’s Gas Power businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. “In 2009, GE launched the 6B Performance Improvement Package, featuring advances in materials, coatings, sealing and aerodynamics derived from its F-class technology to increase output and efficiency.  We’re proud that GE’s continued investment in upgrades for mature fleets are helping power producers and industrial operators – like Indorama – remain competitive in today’s very dynamic marketplace.”<\/p>\n

Today, PIP is installed on over 200 units globally, and it has become the standard configuration for new 6B gas turbines. GE has been operating in Nigeria for over 40 years, with more than 750 employees today, 90% of whom are Nigerians.  The company has businesses spanning across key sectors including oil and gas, power, healthcare and renewables.<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of GE.<\/i><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/strong>
Anne Ezeh        <\/strong>
GE Power Communications Leader
Sub-Saharan Africa 
+234 7031779857
Anne.Ezeh@ge.com <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Laura Aresi
External Communications Leader      
GE Power
+39 3356978871
Laura.Aresi@ge.com            <\/p>\n

About Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited (IEPL):<\/strong>
Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited (IEPL) operates state of the art Petrochemical plants, which produces a range of Poly Ethylene (PE) and Poly Propylene (PP) products. The PE and PP plants are licensed by Nova Chemicals, Canada and Lyondell Basell of Italy, respectively, and the Olefins plant is licensed by M\/s Kellogg Brown & Root of USA. The manufacturing plants are well supported by a captive power plant, technical and management support services.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

About GE Power:<\/strong>
GE Power (www.GEPower.com) is a world energy leader providing equipment, solutions and services across the energy value chain from generation to consumption. Operating in more than 180 countries, our technology produces a third of the world’s electricity, equips 90 percent of power transmission utilities worldwide, and our software manages more than forty percent of the world’s energy. Through relentless innovation and continuous partnership with our customers, we are developing the energy technologies of the future and improving the power networks we depend on today.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the company's website at www.GEPower.com. Follow GE Power on Twitter @GE_Power (https:\/\/bit.ly\/2MVIVoh) and on LinkedIn (https:\/\/bit.ly\/2paNf7Q)<\/u> at GE Power.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Canon awarded gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability<\/a>: \"Canon
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Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com), a global provider of imaging technologies and services, today announces it has been awarded the EcoVadis gold rating, for a fifth consecutive year, which puts the company within the top 5% for sustainability performance. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

To decide company ratings, the EcoVadis CSR analysis system assesses 21 criteria across four themes of environment, fair labour practices, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. Canon submitted data relating to CSR practices across its businesses to support these themes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“We are pleased to have been awarded a gold rating from EcoVadis for the fifth year in a row. Demonstrating why our customers and partners can trust in our sustainability credentials” commented Stuart Poore EMEA Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Canon’s commitment to sustainability stems from its philosophy of Kyosei: living and working together for the common good ensuring we act as a responsible business in society and limit our impact on the environment. It continues to monitor and assess its environmental impact to identify ways to improve its sustainability performance across all areas of the business.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

EcoVadis is an independent CSR assessment agency. Its unique CSR assessment methodology covers 190 purchasing categories, 150 countries, and 21 CSR indicators. The methodology is also built on international CSR standards including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).<\/i><\/p>\n

Media contact:<\/strong>
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Mai Youssef
mai.youssef@canon-me.com<\/p>\n

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA):<\/strong>
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region – by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market. Canon has been represented in the Africa continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region.<\/p>\n

CCNA will ensure the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.<\/p>\n

Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei – ‘living and working together for the common good’.<\/p>\n

For more information, log on to: www.Canon-CNA.com<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Egypt and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) strengthen partnership to reduce rural poverty and promote resilience in desert environments<\/a>: \"United
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The President of the United Nations' International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Gilbert F. Houngbo, will meet with H.E. Abdel Fattah Khalil El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, during a four-day visit to the country from 6 to 9 October to discuss IFAD’s ongoing investments and to pave the way for a strengthened partnership towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

During the visit, Houngbo will also meet with high-level Government officials and representatives of other UN agencies based in Egypt, with the purpose of exploring further opportunities to reduce poverty and accelerate rural development by providing employment for rural youth, empowering women, improving food security and nutrition and building small farmers’ resilience to climate change.<\/p>\n

Agriculture is a vital sector of Egypt’s economy, providing livelihoods for 55 per cent of the population and directly employing 29 per cent of the labour force. Farming is also a vibrant source of exports and foreign exchange. IFAD is supporting the Government of Egypt in achieving its national plans, especially in the agriculture sector. IFAD interventions have already covered some 65 per cent of reclaimed lands.<\/p>\n

“Egypt is the largest recipient of our financial assistance in the Near East and North Africa with US$ 1.11 billion invested to date. It is also one of the first member countries to receive IFAD financing. Our partnership recorded more than four decades of successful human stories and achievements in rural development”, said Khalida Bouzar, IFAD’s Regional Director for the Near East, North Africa, Central Asia and Europe Division.<\/p>\n

She added, “IFAD has shown its comparative advantage in targeting vulnerable farmers and promoting resilience in desert environments. Long-term field presence equipped with unique expertise in rural development have improved the sustainability and impact of our projects.”<\/p>\n

During his stay, Houngbo will visit two IFAD-supported projects in Upper and Lower Egypt and meet the projects’ participants to see first-hand how IFAD interventions have improved their lives. The Promotion of Rural Incomes through Market Enhancement Project covers seven governorates and is benefitting 50,000 rural households by integrating them into agricultural value chains. The On-farm Irrigation Development Project in Oldlands supports efficient use of water resources, which are threatened by climate change, industrialization, increasing pollution and poor water management. Project investments are generating seasonal and part-time work for more than 21,000 poor rural men and women.  <\/p>\n

IFAD began operations in Egypt in 1977 and so far has implemented 14 projects, investing nearly $ 520 million and directly benefitting approximately 1.2 million households. Currently, the ongoing portfolio comprises three projects for a total of about $ 300 million. An agreement for a fourth investment project worth $ 80 million has been recently signed.<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Information Centre – Cairo.<\/i><\/div>\n

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