Wartsila has signed a three-year Operations & Maintenance agreement with Eramine Sudamerica, a subsidiary of the French group
The agreement covers the power plant supplying electricity to the Technology group Wartsila has signed a three-year Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement (with an option to extend for two more years) with Eramine Sudamerica, a subsidiary of the French group
The power plant is newly built and has a capacity of 28 MW from four Wartsila 34SG engines running on natural gas. Three engines will be utilised to deliver 20 MW of power to the mine, with one engine in standby mode. The remote location of the mine means that there is no connection to the grid, and the facility is reliant on the power plant to supply all its electricity. Operational reliability is therefore essential to maintain production schedules, which will be supported by the performance guarantees and Wartsila's Expertise Centers covered under the agreement.
'We cannot operate without power, so it makes sense for us to have the O&M experts operate and maintain the plant. This ensures continuous reliability and performance of the plant, while we can focus on the business of mining lithium,' says
'Wartsila has a depth of experience in O&M agreements to deliver peace of mind for customers across the globe. We ensure the continued availability of the power plant, and support this with performance guarantees. We are providing Eramine high energy availability to ensure continuous mine production throughout the year' comments
The mine is situated approximately 3,800 meters above sea level and has an arid climate. Furthermore, the site is subject to strong gusts of wind and low temperatures that can reach -18*C. The Wartsila 34SG engines are designed to withstand these demanding operating conditions with no negative impact on efficiency or power output, and they also demand minimal water consumption. They also offer a unique fast-starting capability, which will enable rapid response to fluctuations inherent to renewable generation, should the customer add solar power.
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Image caption: Wartsila has signed a three-year Operations & Maintenance agreement with Eramine Sudamerica, a subsidiary of the French group
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