MONTREAL,
July 22, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ -
SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is pleased to announce that the
Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) has renewed the
company's operations and maintenance contract for the GTAA
cogeneration and central utilities plant for another five years,
with the possibility of one two-year extension. SNC-Lavalin has
operated the power plant since it successfully completed the design
and construction of the facility in 2005.
The GTAA cogeneration and central utilities
plant produces 117 MW of energy-efficient power and 11,500 tonnes
of chilling capacity to serve the needs of Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Built
in the wake of the Eastern North American blackout of 2003, the
facility has "black-start" capability, and allows Canada's largest airport to operate
independently of the local power grid.
The plant has been internationally recognized as
one of six top gas-fired plants operating globally by Power
Magazine. It was also named IST plant of the year and received
Combined Cycle Journal's 2012 Best Practice Award.
"We are pleased to have this opportunity to
continue to support GTAA in the operations and maintenance of this
important facility," said Hisham
Mahmoud, President, Infrastructure, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
"SNC-Lavalin's involvement in this critical cogeneration and
central utilities plant showcases our ability to seamlessly
integrate engineering, construction and operations and maintenance
services into a single high-value package."
"The GTAA is pleased to continue the
relationship with SNC-Lavalin for the operations and maintenance of
its cogeneration and central utilities plant," said Patrick Neville, Vice-President, Airport
Planning and Technical Service, GTAA. "This latest contract renewal
is a reflection of SNC-Lavalin's continued efforts to deliver a
cost-efficient service that contributes toward the GTAA's overall
goals."
Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the
leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a
major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in
over 40 countries, SNC-Lavalin's 30,000 employees provide EPC and
EPCM services to clients in a variety of industry sectors,
including mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, environment and
water, infrastructure and clean power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine
these services with its financing and operations and maintenance
capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions.
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