Clifton Pier power station - one of the largest
diesel stations in the world We have been assisting in
power station development in the Bahamas for over 20 years – most
notably for Clifton Pier diesel power station on New Providence
Island which is among the largest of its kind in the world.
The latest 30MW extension which we engineered for Bahamas
Electricity Corporation brought the total capacity at Clifton Pier
to 152MW.
After completing a study recommending the addition of a 30 MW slow
speed diesel generator at the station we were appointed engineer
for the extension. This role included producing specifications and
obtaining tenders for the mechanical and electrical equipment, all
associated civil works and the electrical transmission contract for
a new 132 kV line from Clifton Pier to Nassau. Our responsibility
as project engineer – which also covered project management, design
review and approval and site supervision - extended to associated
equipment including waste heat boiler, heavy fuel oil tank and
treatment plant and an extension to the existing powerhouse
building.
Following the award of contracts to three separate contractors we
had a team of engineers based on site in Nassau to supervise
construction and commissioning of the plant. In addition, we
developed the detailed design of all the associated civil works,
which featured extensive ground improvements to support the weight
of the engine and its foundation and very large concrete pours
required to form the foundation block itself.
In two other roles for Bahamas Electricity Corporation we prepared
and implemented a corporate environmental management system and
undertook subsequent audits and also worked on a major transmission
project which covered:
- a phased development of 132/33 kV transmission system including
98km, Class 1 hurricane designed 132 kV transmission line with
OPGW
- 35 circuit km of single and double circuit 33 kV wood pole
overhead line
- 10km 33 kV underground distribution
- new and extended 132 kV and 33 kV substations at 14 sites.
Our services for this project included:
- full consulting engineering services from inception to
handover, including system development planning
- feasibility studies
- dynamic power system modelling and award
- contract management
- cost control
- site supervision of construction, testing and
commissioning.
