South Africa
The latest press releases from Aggreko in Africa:
Aggreko officially inaugurated two 50 MW power plants, located at Ubungo and Tegeta, at a special ceremony with Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) on Monday, 24th October.
Aggreko has ensured that a Uitenhage-based electrical manufacturing company was able to maintain production despite a two-day power cut.
The contract involves providing two 50 MW diesel power plants at Ubungo and Tegeta, as well as managing the fuel supply associated with the power generation.
Aggreko proved the reliability of rental power when a customer’s own back-up generator failed and an alternative rental power supply was required urgently.
The service centre will primarily serve the shipping and manufacturing sectors around Durban, but will also bring Aggreko's turn-key rental packages to the oil and gas, mining, construction and events industries.
Since mid-December 2010, Aggreko has been providing 3000 kWr of cooling to Harmony Gold Mine Co. Ltd’s Phakisa Mine in Odendaalsrus in Free State Province.
Aggreko has successfully commissioned a 20 MW rental power package for Bisha Mining Share Company (BMSC)
Aggreko has been appointed to be the exclusive supplier of temporary energy services for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The power plant has been provided as a turn-key package and is a key element for utility customer satisfaction - compensating for loss of production incurred from permanent facilities breakdowns.
Aggreko has signed a contract to provide temporary power and temperature control for broadcast and technical services for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Aggreko and joint venture partner Shanduka Group revealed as final National Supporter and official rental power supplier of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM in South Africa.
Aggreko signs largest-ever gas-fuelled temporary power contract in Côte d’Ivoire with national utility company for 70 MW over 2 years
Africa Energy Awards recognises Aggreko for its 140 MW power plant in Kenya.
Aggreko signed new contract with KenGen Ltd to supply 140 MW power in Kenya following low rainfall
Aggreko celebrated the opening of its first service centre in Midrand, Johannesburg on the 4th May 2009.
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