OREANDA-NEWS. July 23, 2010. As in all fields of Azerbaijan’s power system, Shirvan TPP is undergoing through repair works at power units and their auxiliary systems in compliance with the maintenance schedule, in order to ensure the normal operation of the plant. These works improve the performance of power units.

According to the information given by enterprises to the Press-release of “Azerenerji” JSC, approximately 137.8 million kWh electric power was produced in July of the current year and it is 770 thousand kWh more than projected. It should be noted that, 1.2 billion kWh was projected but was generated more than 1.2 billion KWH, during 6 months of the current year.  In other words, the plant generated 28.1 million kWh more electricity compared the projected indicator. The specific fuel consumption was reduced due to increased efficiency of the equipments and reliable and stable distribution and transmission of electric power.  And in result, approximately 1.3 million kWh of auxiliary electricity consumption was saved.

It is also notable to emphasize that the failed parts were replaced and the heat parts were cleaned from debris during the scheduled maintenance works at power units and their auxiliary systems. As a result of these measures, the technical performance of the units has significantly improved. The plant is currently operating in compliance with the dispatch schedule.

The fire safety tasks are always in the highlight. Workshops, administrative building and secondary buildings have been provided with firefighting equipments, the area has been cleared from seasoned grass and fire-hazardous wastes.  

Lets’ remind that, “Shirvan” TPP consisting of 7 blocks and each power 150 MW is the first open system object in Europe. Power station worked till 1967 and has become dilapidated as exploitation too much.