Siemens will also provide O&M advisory services for both plants.

The agreement includes Siemens’ Power Diagnostics, part of the company’s “Digital Services for Energy” portfolio, as well as support from Siemens’ 24/7 Remote Expert Center.

Using data-driven analytics, STPGC and Siemens will aim to identify, assess and diagnose abnormal operating conditions and to recommend actions to be taken before an issue impacts operations.

The Port Sudan plant is equipped with two SGT5-2000E gas turbines, while the Garri plant, scheduled to begin commercial operation in May 2018, will be equipped with three SGT5-2000E gas turbines.