BGEN, a prominent player in the UK's energy transition, has clinched an impressive £84 million contract with GE Steam Power Systems for a crucial Electrical and Instrumentation project at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset.
The significance of this win extends beyond mere numbers. Hinkley Point C, upon completion, is poised to contribute 7% of the UK's CO2-free energy over the next six decades. With an estimated capacity to power 6 million homes and reduce CO2 emissions by a staggering 9 million tons annually, the impact of this project on the country's energy landscape cannot be overstated.
GE Steam Power Systems will be furnishing the plant with its state-of-the-art Arabelle steam turbines, boasting a 2% increase in power output compared to traditional configurations, alongside an impressive reliability rate of 99.96%. These turbines, each capable of generating 1,770 MW of electrical power, mark a significant leap in power generation technology.
Commencing later this month and slated for completion by December 2027, BGEN's responsibilities encompass the design, supply, and installation of electrical and instrumentation packages for the Turbine Halls of Unit 1 and Unit 2 at the nuclear facility. Standing tall at 50 meters, these halls will house the colossal Arabelle turbines, generators, and other essential equipment.
BGEN's scope of work spans a wide array of tasks, from the installation of Isolated Phase Busducts (IPBs) to the meticulous termination and testing of cables. In the realm of instrumentation engineering, their duties entail everything from designing instrument frames to the final installation and testing of field instruments and associated equipment.
Zied Ben-Chabaane, Site Director at GE Steam Power System said:
We are delighted to sign the subcontractor agreement, for the electrical and instrumentation and control package at Hinkley Point C, with our preferred bidder, UK electrical subcontractor BGEN. In doing so, we mark a very important milestone in our subcontracting journey, which will support our Hinkley Point C project execution plan. Our agreement is the result of effective collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie amongst our teams at GE Steam Power Systems, BGEN, as well as the support from our client and EDF Energy subsidiary, NNB GenCo. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved for their great work and dedication to be able to reach this achievement. We are very confident that together with BGEN, this project will be a great success.
Robin Whitehead, CEO of BGEN commented, "This contract that we’ve secured with GE Power Systems is our latest prestigious win within the nuclear energy sector. It’s testament to our proven collaborative approach and ability to deliver turnkey solutions in a highly regulated environment."
As work gears up to commence on this groundbreaking project, all stakeholders involved are poised to embark on a journey towards shaping the future of sustainable energy generation in the UK.
Source: www.b-gen.co.uk “BGEN awarded £84million contract at Hinkley Point C by GE Steam Power Systems” BGEN News
