Baku, Azerbaijan, March 20. Azerenergy is
finalizing the construction of a new 1,280-megawatt power plant,
one of the largest projects undertaken in the country in recent
years, with its foundation laid by the president in February 2023,
Trend
reports.
The project is set to become the largest power station built
since Azerbaijan gained independence. This power facility, located
at the Azerbaijan TPP site in Mingachevir, was originally scheduled
for commissioning by the end of 2025, but work is progressing ahead
of schedule. Currently, three of the four turbine and generator
sets have been tested and are operational, with the fourth set
expected to come online soon.
The turbines and generators for the new plant are supplied by
Italy’s Ansaldo Energia, while the waste heat boilers are provided
by China’s Dongfang. Over the past two years, specialists from
these companies have made multiple visits to Mingachevir, while
Azerenergy experts have traveled to Italy and China for in-person
training sessions.
The training program, aimed at ensuring the effective and
reliable operation of the station’s systems and equipment,
continues as part of the “Training Program for the Waste Heat
Boiler.” The initiative focuses on enhancing the technical skills
of the workers in the turbine, generator, and automation
sectors.
Currently, Ansaldo Energia representatives are conducting the
training for station employees, with over 130 Azerenergy employees
participating. Earlier this year, Dongfang also conducted a similar
training course, providing employees with specialized knowledge and
skills.
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