Plant Preservation
We are currently engaged by two different clients, Reliant Energy and Dominion Energy to develop effective long-term preservation programs for projects for which construction did not begin. Previously, Sterling Energy provided preservation services for Wisvest and Duke Energy.
Project X:
The power block equipment for this nominal 500 MW plant consists of two Siemens - Westinghouse V84.3a combustion turbines and the heat recovery steam generators and auxiliaries for a 2X1 combined cycle facility. Sterling Energy took complete outcome responsibility for receiving the overseas shipments at the dock in Houston and for managing shipment of the US-supplied equipment from the point of manufacture. We procured the warehouse space, arranged for heavy-haul and placed all the equipment in storage near Houston. We are now preserving the equipment for long-term storage and will maintain it in that condition indefinitely for our client.
The Houston area environment is relatively hostile, the equipment value is high and the storage period is expected to be extended. In consequence, we moved virtually all the high value equipment inside warehouses for weather protection. In addition, we erected frame-and-plastic sheeting covers over it and are dehumidifying the air within those enclosures.
Duke Energy North America:
We have been engaged to help Duke Energy North America develop an effective preservation program for three 2X1 GE 7FA combined-cycle facilities for which construction was interrupted only a few months before substantial completion.
These projects are located in various states. The climate varies significantly between the three sites and the state of construction completion is different. Accordingly, while a common general approach to preservation management is being applied to all three sites, the actual preservation techniques are different enough to require many techniques which are unique to each.
Project Fact Sheets are available for your review which represent a small fraction of the many assignments we've taken on to evaluate the economics, physical condition, management practices and operation contracts of plants for potential investors. Click Here to view the Project Fact Sheets.
