Enemalta takes over Delimara Power Station extension

The national energy corporation has taken over the Delimara power station extension following the successful completion of the performance tests, which were carried out under the supervision of both Enemalta and external consultants DNV KEMA.

The plant is covered by a 12 month "defect liability period" (guarantee).

Enemalta will be starting some of the engines to meet this evening's peak demand. As of tomorrow, the Corporation will also be able to shut down the oldest, least efficient and most polluting boilers at Marsa Power Station.

During the performance tests it was noted that the plant was more efficient than originally specified and is producing an extra 1MW of electricity from the exhaust heat recovery and steam turbine, giving a total of 150MW of electricity, 4MW of which are used within the plant itself.

The tests also confirmed that the abatement system has been producing emissions of nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide, and dust that are lower than the limits envisaged in the integrated pollution prevention control permits.

DNV KEMA declared that the tests were satisfactorily carried out and have also confirmed that Enemalta may proceed with the taking over of the plant.