Cofely, a GDF SUEZ company, has
been awarded a long term contract
to operate and maintain the CHP
energy centre at Dow Corning’s
facility in Barry, South Wales.

The centre comprises a gas and
steam turbine CHP, multiple high
pressure waste heat recovery boilers
and low pressure boilers. It is capable
of generating 250t of steam per hour
and up to 28MW of electricity. The
heat and electrical efficiencies
achieved qualify as ‘good quality
CHP’ under the CHP Quality
Assurance Programme.

Cofely will also be responsible for
the operation and maintenance of
water treatment systems which
provide boiler feed water and treated
water to the site.