Siemens world-leading SGT5-2000E gas turbines are the force behind Braemar 2, the 450MW open-cycle, gas-fired power station expansion and pipeline network now providing enough electricity to power 150,000 Queensland homes, while also minimising its environmental footprint.
Braemar 2 consumes approximately 90 percent less water and emits 30 percent less greenhouse gases and other pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide than conventional power stations.
Mr Philip St Baker, Managing Director of ERM Power said the recent completion of Braemar 2 is making a strong contribution towards ensuring the sustainable and reliable supply of power for Queensland’s growing population.
“By making use of the power station’s large gas storage capacity and (our) long-term gas supply contracts, the project has the capability to operate the Braemar 2 power station as a peaking, shoulder or base-load generator, depending on the energy needs of (our) customers throughout the year,” he said.
Siemens Vice President of Energy Mr David Pryke said the SGT5-2000E gas turbines supplied for the Braemar 2 power station remain the market choice for their durability, flexibility and maintainability.
“The SGT5-2000E turbine has a strong track record of toughness and durability. It is reliable and proven in simple or combined-cycle processes and for all load ranges, particularly peak demand,” he said.
“Siemens SGT5-2000E turbines are already in operation in five power stations in Australia, generating over 1600 MW of electricity for the country. Worldwide, more than 120 Siemens SGT5-2000E turbines have been installed, accounting for over 70,000 starts and a combined four million operating hours.”
The Braemar 2 project was completed in 20 months, with commercial operation achieved in June this year. Siemens provided the power generation equipment, including three SGT5-2000E gas turbines, and collaborated with principal contractor Bilfinger Berger on the design and construction of the balance of plant. The project was delivered safely, on time and within budget.
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Caption: Weighing approximately 250 tonnes, the Siemens SGT5-2000E gas turbines and generators were transported in stages to ensure minimal disruption to traffic during the day. Delivered on specialist heavy lift trucks, each turbine and generator had its own safety escort for both the driver and other vehicles that encountered the equipment on the Warrego Highway.