Algerian Appliance Manufacturer Powers Bigger Plants with Jenbacher Engines

Cevital Group
Algeria’s largest industrial conglomerate, Cevital Group, is expanding its production of household appliances, some of which will go to international markets. But first, it needs more power that’s reliable and robust, something that nine GE Jenbacher engines will provide its two expanding plants.
8 July 2016
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Algeria's largest industrial conglomerate is expanding its production of household appliances, some of which will go to international markets. But first, it needs more power that's reliable and robust, something that nine GE   Jenbacher engines will provide its two expanding plants.

This order of J624 Jenbacher gas engines – with a combined output 37.6 megawatts (MW) from four 4.4MW-output units andfive 4MW-output units– represents the largest gas engine order in North Africa for GE's Distributed Power business and its distributor, Clarke Energy.The engines are scheduled to be commissioned this summer.

The power plants will support Cevital Group's expansion of its Brandt household appliance factory in the city of Setif, which is located more than 1,000 meters above sea level, and its Laminoir factory in the coastal city of Oran. Cevital operates across a range of industries, including food processing, automotive and electronic goods manufacturing and distribution.

GE: Clarke Energy to Distribute Jenbacher Gas Engines in Cameroon

GE: Clarke Energy to Distribute Jenbacher Gas Engines in Cameroon

Seeking to ensure regional customer sales and services excellence for its growing gas engine technology portfolio in sub-Saharan Africa, GE's Distributed Power business (NYSE: GE) announced it has signed an agreement in Cameroon with U.K.-based Clarke Energy to serve as GE's authorized distributor of Jenbacher gas engines. This agreement covers Jenbacher products and genuine service parts in Cameroon, including expert field service technicians and factory warranties.

The Jenbacher J624 was selected for its durability and ability to operate at high altitudes and high ambient temperatures – maintaining efficient performance with no de-rating up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) because of its twin-turbo charger technology.

"This GE technology represents a great solution to maintain excellent performance at high altitudes and also when operating in 'island' [off-grid] mode," said Ali Hjaiej, business development director for Clarke Energy. "With Algeria's continued industrial expansion, the deployment of high-efficiency distributed generation capacity will play a key role in meeting the country's increased energy demands."

These engines deliver enhanced energy security benefits to industrial operators around the world, including in Algeria, by helping them meet their environmental requirements and their own production needs.

GE has been a partner to Algeria's development for more than five decades in aviation, healthcare, oil and gas, power, transportation and water.

This article first appeared on GE Hewar Blog

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