Evonik Energy signs agreement with Sterlite Energy

Evonik Energy Services India, a subsidiary of Germany- based Evonik Energy Services has signed an agreement with Sterlite Energy Ltd for operation and maintenance of the latter's 2,400 MW power plant at Jharsuguda in Orissa, a company statement said.

The four units of the 2,400-MW (4x600 MW) are in final stages of commissioning with the first unit expected to become commercially operational by May 2010.

The systems include a simulator for training operational staff and online optimisation and diagnostic systems to achieve best possible heat rates and high availability.

Evonik will also bring in its proprietary plant management system and latest fault prediction systems which will ensure that downtime for maintenance is reduced to a minimum.

Health, safety and environmental systems are being given high priority and will be of international standards, it said.