The 860 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant operated by Thermoelectric Komotini S.A. is a global success story. Built by TERNA, a subsidiary of the GEK TERNA Group, and equipped with Siemens Energy technology, it is the first plant of its kind to enter operation worldwide.
Against this backdrop, the listed company said in an announcement that Siemens Energy chose Athens to host its third annual international “SGT-9000HL Executive Customer Conference”, held on 19-21 October. The Komotini plant was showcased as an example of successful project delivery at the event, attended by the company’s management and customers from around the world.
The conference was opened by Karim Amin, an executive board member and head of the energy business, while Stathis Natsis, Executive Director of International Development, delivered welcoming remarks. During the event, President and CEO Dr Christian Bruch and Mr Amin praised the contractor’s excellent execution of the project, which was delivered in record time.
Environmental benefits
On the second day, senior executives and participants visited the plant. The new facility can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 million tonnes a year compared with a conventional coal-fired power plant.
“Building a power plant is a multi-year undertaking, from the initial design and manufacture of key equipment components to construction and commissioning. Success depends on a relationship built on trust, close cooperation and shared commitment. That is why having a partner such as TERNA, with whom we can work closely over many years, is particularly important,” Dr Bruch said.
“As part of this conference, Siemens Energy invited its leading customers from around the world to Athens for the first time to show them the power plant in Komotini, built by TERNA and now an international benchmark. In essence, Siemens Energy has recognised TERNA as one of the world’s leading contractors (EPC Contractors) of large, modern energy plants,” said President and CEO George Peristeris.
On the sidelines of the conference, Mr Peristeris and Dr Bruch held a private meeting. They reaffirmed their intention to further strengthen the two groups’ strategic partnership on future energy transition projects across Southeastern Europe.