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| Foster Wheeler to perform study for plant in South Africa Foster Wheeler AG announced that its Global Engineering and Construction Group has received a contract from Sasol New Energy Holdings (Pty) Limited to perform a feasibility study for a gas-fired power generation plant at Sasolburg, South Africa, using gas engines with an open cycle electrical output capacity of approximately 140MWe. The Foster Wheeler contract value for this project was not disclosed and will be included in the company's fourth-quarter 2010 bookings. Foster Wheeler's scope will include the feasibility study and capital cost estimate for the overall plant, the evaluation of gas engine suppliers and the recommendation of a preferred gas engine supplier. The feasibility study is scheduled to be completed by December 2010. Sasol has stated that this project will raise its electricity self-sufficiency to 840MWe, or 60% of its overall power draw, and forms part of a broader plan within the Sasol group to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and bolster power self-sufficiency in the light of South Africa's tightening electricity supply/demand balance. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |