In scope of energy sector's development works, Erdenet thermal power plant is receiving 50 MW turbogenerator expansion and the foundation ceremony was held last Friday, March 25.
In 1983, Mongolia - Soviet governments agreed to build Erdenet thermal power plant. After long construction process, the first furnance and turbines were operational in 1987.
Government of the Czech republic decided to fund the expansion feasibility studies and it was developed and handed over by Czech company Grandera.
This expansion project will cost 53 million US dollars which will be composed from Chinese government soft loan, Development Bank of Mongolia financing and Chinggis equity/bond. Successful completion of the expansion project will meet the rising power demand not just Erdenet city but it's adjacent areas and improve the power systems in central regions, Altai-Uliastai, Bayankhongor, Ovorkhangai, and will enable to sustainable development.
Chinese company 'Hunan Industrial Equipment Installation' LLC is selected to build the expansion construction. The company had previous experience of commissioning 'Thermal Power Plant-3' 50 MW expansion project on time in 2014. And this time they are planning to finish the project within 1 year.
In additional note, for 30 years Erdenet thermal power plant contributed to the socio-economic development of Mongolia and was selected as the top entities for 11 times.
In scope of energy sector's development works, Erdenet thermal power plant is receiving 50 MW turbogenerator expansion and the foundation ceremony was held last Friday, March 25.
In 1983, Mongolia - Soviet governments agreed to build Erdenet thermal power plant. After long construction process, the first furnance and turbines were operational in 1987.
Government of the Czech republic decided to fund the expansion feasibility studies and it was developed and handed over by Czech company Grandera.
This expansion project will cost 53 million US dollars which will be composed from Chinese government soft loan, Development Bank of Mongolia financing and Chinggis equity/bond. Successful completion of the expansion project will meet the rising power demand not just Erdenet city but it's adjacent areas and improve the power systems in central regions, Altai-Uliastai, Bayankhongor, Ovorkhangai, and will enable to sustainable development.
Chinese company 'Hunan Industrial Equipment Installation' LLC is selected to build the expansion construction. The company had previous experience of commissioning 'Thermal Power Plant-3' 50 MW expansion project on time in 2014. And this time they are planning to finish the project within 1 year.
In additional note, for 30 years Erdenet thermal power plant contributed to the socio-economic development of Mongolia and was selected as the top entities for 11 times.