Jun 9, 2007
String tests successfully achieved for Yemen LNG plant
Converteam was awarded a contract in 2005 by Elliott to supply two sets of complete electrical systems driving 4 compressors for two liquefaction trains located at Bal Haf, Yemen LNG, with a total production capacity of 6.2 million metric tons per year. From the 33kV network to the 11MW induction motors shaft end, Converteam carried out all the studies, supply and integration of the different electrical equipment.
To achieve the string tests, Converteam sent to Elliott’s premises in Pennsylvania, USA, 19 tons of equipment consisting mainly of: 2 transformers each 7MVA, an air-heat exchanger and an induction motor in addition to a variable speed drive housed in a 16 meters long container. The installation of the whole equipment started on April to achieve the string tests in June. On the 9th of June, the string tests were completed at rated power with success.
The good results of the string tests allowed delivery of the material to the site on time. With the cooperation of our Indian entity, the commissioning of train 1 is planned for the end of 2007 and the commissioning of train 2 for mid 2008.
To achieve the string tests, Converteam sent to Elliott’s premises in Pennsylvania, USA, 19 tons of equipment consisting mainly of: 2 transformers each 7MVA, an air-heat exchanger and an induction motor in addition to a variable speed drive housed in a 16 meters long container. The installation of the whole equipment started on April to achieve the string tests in June. On the 9th of June, the string tests were completed at rated power with success.
The good results of the string tests allowed delivery of the material to the site on time. With the cooperation of our Indian entity, the commissioning of train 1 is planned for the end of 2007 and the commissioning of train 2 for mid 2008.
May 16, 2007
Converteam to participate in PCIC Conference in Paris
Converteam SAS will participate in the PCIC Europe -Petroleum & Chemical Industry Conference- that will take place in Paris from June 13 to June 15, 2007. On this occasion, Converteam will hold a conference with Total Petrochemicals and present the know-how acquired on high-power Variable Speed Drive equipment for steam-crackers in the light of 20 years of experience in this field. This presentation will focus on the excellent reliability of the high-power VSD systems manufactured by Converteam. It is the third participation of Converteam SAS in such conferences based on the experience shared between major players of the Petrochemical Industry and electrical manufacturers.
Jan 23, 2007
GRT Gaz renews its confidence in Converteam for OSCAR program (Optimisation des Stations de Compression et Adaptation du Réseau)
Early January, Litwin awarded Converteam a contract to supply 6 electrical variable speed drive systems for GRT Gaz, a subsidiary of Gaz de France, in Courthezon (2x10.5MW), Auvers (2x10.4MW) and Evry (2x6.5MW) stations. Converteam's complete scope contains 2x3 packages including transformers, harmonic filters, SD7000 inverters, synchronous motors and cooling units.
Nov 15, 2006
Norsk Hydro and Converteam sign a letter of intent for Ormen Lange project
In October, in the presence of Norsk Hydro’s Project Director, a letter of intent for Ormen Lange project was signed between Aker Kvaerner’s Project Director and Converteam SAS’s Vice President. This project, a world first in sub-sea gas compression, represents a major development opportunity in the field of sub-sea exploration at great depth.