Siemens signs long-term service agreement for Umm Al Houl power plant in Qatar

“Qatar is experiencing rapid industrial, economic and population growth,” said Tim Holt, CEO of Siemens Power Generation Services, Power and Gas. “Supported by our highly experienced technical experts, our strong presence in the region and in close collaboration with our customer, our advanced services and maintenance solutions will help ensure this important new power plant will operate reliably for many years to come.”

The long-term service agreement is designed to improve the operating capabilities, flexibility and profitability of the Umm Al Houl power plant by boosting efficiency, reliability and availability throughout its entire lifecycle. The agreement will enable implementation of innovative service solutions through preventative maintenance, shortened lead times and on-site technical field assistance.

“The Umm Al Houl combined-cycle power plant will be an essential part of Qatar’s infrastructure, delivering more approximately a quarter of the country’s installed power generation capacity. This latest agreement is reiteration of Siemens’ commitment to Qatar’s long-term vision and our understanding of the nation’s requirements. We have a long history in Qatar, and we are proud to be working with our partners to support sustainable economic growth,” said Fatih Sakiz, CEO, Siemens WLL Qatar.

The new power plant will be located 15km south of the capital Doha, adjacent to Qatar Economic Zone. The plant will consist of two power blocks, each in a 3+2 configuration. Each block will consist of three gas turbines which will be used to generate the steam to drive two downstream steam turbines. With a total electrical output of 2.5 gigawatts, and up to 136 million imperial gallons (618 million liters) of drinking water per day, the plant will deliver almost one quarter of the nation's installed power generating capacity. It will ensure adequate power and water supply to accommodate seasonal fluctuations and major events. Commissioning of the first phase is scheduled for 2017, with commissioning of the entire complex scheduled for mid-2018.

Siemens has received two major power generation service orders from Qatar in the past six months. In addition to this agreement for Umm Al Houl, Siemens signed a long-term service contract with Dolphin Energy Limited, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, for the Dolphin Gas Project in Qatar. Siemens is providing service and maintenance for nine aero-derivative gas turbines from former Rolls-Royce Energy and the associated nine Dresser-Rand compressors over a contract period of 18 years.

Over the last several years, Siemens has been working with Qatar to power its ambitious growth aspirations across various sectors. Siemens and Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd. formed a consortium which in 2009 completed the combined-cycle power plant unit Ras Laffan B. This was followed by an order in 2012 for turnkey supply of a streetcar system as well as intelligent solutions for power distribution. Siemens then received an order from Qatar in 2013 for a sewage treatment system. In August 2015, the company was awarded a major order by the state-run Qatar General Water & Electricity Corporation (KAHRAMAA) for the turnkey supply of 18 electrical substations.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2015, which ended on September 30, 2015, Siemens generated revenue of €75.6 billion and net income of €7.4 billion. At the end of September 2015, the company had around 348,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.