Abu Dhabi-Mubasher: Spain-based Abengoa has received a letter of award from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to carry out the engineering and construction work for a 220-megawatt cogeneration plant at EGA’s Al Taweelah facilities in Abu Dhabi.
The letter enables the Spanish firm to undertake preparatory works worth nearly $50 million, comprising the mobilisation, as well as the basic and detailed engineering and the purchase of long lead items.
The overall contract is worth around $215 million, and the project is part of EGA’s growth development strategy.
The plant that Abengoa will construct will have a capacity of 220 megawatt and will generate up to 600 tonnes of steam per hour.
The Spanish company will be responsible for the engineering, design and construction of the power and steam plant, which is expected to create 750 jobs during the construction phase.
