AREVA Awarded 32-Million Euro Contract in Algeria
Posted on April 29, 2008 – 5:38 pm | by vchris
Transmission and Distribution: AREVA Awarded 32-Million Euro Contract in Algeria
Regulatory News:
AREVA (Paris:CEI):
AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution division has been awarded a 32-million euro contract with NAFTEC, a subsidiary of Sonatrach, for its oil refinery located in Skikda (North-East of Algeria).
AREVA will provide a turnkey installation composed of gas-insulated switchgear and power transformers. This equipment will ensure a power supply to the refinery, the biggest in Africa, and optimize its production capacity.
This new contract confirms the expertise of AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution division in the oil industry.
Moreover, Algerian Authorities’ will to invest in infrastructures in order to double the national grid capacity by 2012, confirms AREVA’s development plan in the country where the group currently employs 88 people.
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With manufacturing facilities in 43 countries and a sales network in more than 100 countries, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions for CO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We are the world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrial activities in this field. Our 65,000 employees are committed to continuous improvement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point of the group’s industrial strategy. AREVA’s businesses help meet the 21st century’s greatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, and acting responsibly towards future generations. www.areva.com
AREVA’s T&D division is an active player around the globe. It designs, manufactures and supplies a complete range of equipment, systems and services for all stages in the transfer of electricity, from the generator to the large end-user. www.areva-td.com
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T : +33 1 34 96 14 85
isabelle.coupey@areva.com
or
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T : +33 1 34 96 11 53
manuel.lachaux@areva.com
or
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