MAPNA Synchronizes First Steam Unit of Asaluyeh Power Plant

The first steam-powered unit of Asaluyeh power plant was synchronized to the grid at 11:33 AM on Sunday, 22nd of March, 2020, on the third day of the spring.
Development of the power plant’s steam cycle will eventually add 480 MWs to its power generation capacity.
The newly synchronized steam unit has a nominal capacity of 160 MWs.
The scope of the project includes installation of three E-type steam turbines and generators with a nominal capacity of 160 MWs, six HRSGs, ACC cooling system, BOP (balance of plant) and generator station.
Asaluyeh power plant is a private power generation plant owned by MAPNA Group subsidiary Asaluyeh Power Generation Company.
Development of the steam portion of the plant is carried out under a buyback contract with Thermal Power Plants Holding Company.