Purchasers for the Sloecentrale plant in Vlissingen-Oost – a green field facility in the southwestern part of the Netherlands in the province of Zeeland – is a joint venture of the Dutch DELTA Energy and Électricité de France International. The joint venture will operate the plant which is scheduled to start operation in the spring of 2009. The total contract, including a long-term maintenance agreement, is valued at approximately €550 million.

Siemens scope of supply includes two SGT5-4000F gas turbines, two SST5-5000 steam turbines, two water-cooled generators, and the entire electrical and I&C equipment. The company will also handle plant maintenance for a period of about 15 years.