SNC-Lavalin awarded contract for Thermal Power Plant in Ontario
TORONTO, Feb. 2
SNC-Lavalin Power Ontario Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin Inc., has been awarded a
CAN$757 million contract by Sithe Global Power Goreway ULC to design and build
the Goreway 880 MW Combined Cycle Thermal Power Plant in Brampton, Ontario.
SNC-Lavalin Power Ontario will carry out all engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) for the new power plant, the largest of its kind ever
constructed in Canada. Goreway will be designed for maximum efficiency,
including a system to capture and recycle its own exhaust heat.
"The power plant will be one of the most efficient of its kind in the
country," said John Gillis, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Thermal
Division, SNC-Lavalin. "We are confident Goreway will provide reliable power
generation for the people of Ontario."
Work on Goreway is underway, and will be completed in two key phases. The
simple cycle component of the plant is scheduled for commercial operation in
June 2007, with combined cycle operation on line by July 2008.
"We are pleased to be working on this greenfield power project," said
Klaus Triendl, Executive Vice-President in charge of worldwide power
operations for SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. "This contract reflects our commitment
to Ontario, where we have over 2,000 employees, including many in the power
sector. We will continue to provide EPC power services to the province,
whether the need is for thermal, nuclear or hydro projects."
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is one of the leading groups of engineering and
construction companies in the world, a global leader in the ownership of
infrastructure, and in operations and maintenance services. The SNC-Lavalin
companies have offices across Canada and in 30 other countries around the
world and are currently working in some 100 countries. www.snclavalin.com |
