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Wärtsilä signs O&M agreement renewal for Ndola power plant

The plant operates with six Wärtsilä 32 engines and six Wärtsilä 32 twin turbochargers. (Image source: Wärtsilä)

Wärtsilä has signed a renewal of its operations & maintenance (O&M) agreement covering the 105MW power plant in Zambia

The plant is owned by Ndola Energy Company (NECL) and will continue the agreement which has been in force since 2013.

Brian Mushimba, CEO at NECL, remarked, “We have worked closely with Wärtsilä for a number of years, and we are confident that they will continue to successfully operate and maintain the plant to ensure reliable supply of electricity.”

By ensuring the reliability and availability of the plant, NECL can meet its power purchase agreement obligations with Zambia’s utility, ZESCO. While hydropower is the main source of electricity in the country, the nation is facing an electricity shortage due to a drought that has impacted the renewable resource. As such, the NECL, is a vital contributor to maintaining a reliable electricity supply.

"We value long-term partnerships and collaboration with our customers,” commented Marc Thiriet, energy business director, Africa at Wärtsilä Energy. “This agreement renewal is a good example of our commitment to support our customers throughout the lifecycle of their installation and ensure continued productivity and profitability of their operations. Our long-term presence also allows us to support the local economy and community in countries such as Zambia.”

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