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| SNC-Lavalin-led consortium awarded contract in Tunisia Canada's SNC-Lavalin, one of the world's leading engineering and construction companies, and its partner, Genoa-based Ansaldo Energia, announced that they have been awarded a contract by the Société tunisienne de l'éléctricité et de gaz (STEG) to design and construct a 420 MW gas-powered combined cycle thermal power plant at Sousse, Tunisia. Valued at CAN$340 million, the contract involves a complete power plant to be located within an existing power complex. SNC-Lavalin is responsible for the engineering and the balance of plant work, which includes construction of the power block, gas and water treatment facilities, compressed air works and installation of the power equipment. Ansaldo Engeria will supply the equipment for the power block, and is responsible for its maintenance for a period of 12 years. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |