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The Project

The Volta River Authority (VRA) of Ghana selected ESB International as the preferred operations and maintenance contractor, chosen mainly for proven emphasis on implementing a knowledge transfer process for local staff. 

 

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Our Approach

  • The Challenge

    To successfully establish the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) function to operate and maintain the first combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in sub-Saharan Africa.

  • The Solution

    To develop and empower local staff through knowledge transfer, enabling local teams to take over the plant's full running.

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The Results

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  • A phased and specific training approach for key plant staff. 
  • Establishment of international best practice O&M processes and procedures. 
  • Achieved the implementation of environmental management system. 
  • Successful knowledge transfer process enabling local teams to run the plant. 

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Dublin Office
Address
ESB International,
One Dublin Airport Central,
Dublin Airport Cloghran,
Co Dublin,
K67XF72
Phone +353 1 703 8000 +353 1 703 8000
Bahrain Office
Address
ESB International Office 1002,
Building 655 Road 3614,
Block 436,
Seef Area,
Bahrain
Phone +973 1770 8118 +973 1770 8118
Oman Office
Address
ESB International Office 206,
2nd Floor, Holiday Inn Al,
Mazoon Street South Al,
Mawaleh, Muscat P.O. Box,
P.C 118 Sultanate of Oman
Phone +973 1770 8118 +973 1770 8118