MAN Energy Solutions has signed a partnership agreement with EDF PEI, a major player in power generation in various island regions. The agreement runs until 2031.
EDF PEI has turned over to MAN all engine and auxiliary maintenance operations for its four power generation plants on the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion and Corsica. The partnership comprises three elements, namely the supply and delivery of spare parts for the four power plants, systematic turnkey maintenance services for engines, turbo-compressors, alternators, and unit or unit auxiliaries, including labour and inspection kits, and additional maintenance services, including corrective maintenance, spare-parts refurbishment, supervision of maintenance operations, and the supply and delivery of spare parts.
The contract represents more than 100 000 hours of annual maintenance, based on engine operational intervals ranging from 36 000 to 102 000 hours on the four islands concerned, and employing a team of around thirty people. This maintenance strategy enables EDF PEI to guarantee a very high availability rate for its power-generation units, close to 95%.
The power plants in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion are powered by 12 × MAN 18V48/60 engines, and the Corsican plant by 7 × MAN 18V51/60 engines. They are required to meet particularly stringent environmental requirements in terms of fuel consumption, noise and exhaust emissions.
