Wärtsilä strengthens its presence in Turkey w...

Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade &Technical Press release, 12 October 2011


Wärtsilä is a major supplier of electrical generating capacity to Turkey with
more than 3 GW of output either in operation or awaiting installation.
Approximately 85 percent of these plants are running on natural gas.

Wärtsilä, a leading global supplier of flexible power plants and services to the
power generation market, has received a major order for a power plant to be
installed in Turkey. The contract has been placed by Yesilyurt Enerji Elektrik
Uretim A.S., an independent power producer (IPP).The power plant will supply
electricity for the company's steel mill in Samsun, on the Black Sea coast of
Turkey. Any surplus energy generated by the plant, will be sold to the national
grid.

The intermediate load power plant is expected to be running for more than 6000
hours per year, and will feature eight 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 50SG engines running
on natural gas. The output will be more than 145 MW. However, together with a
steam turbine in combined cycle operation, the output will reach 160 MW at full
load. The plant is scheduled to be operational by October 2012. The order is
included in Wärtsilä's third quarter order book.

The 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 50SG spark-ignited gas engine is the largest gas
powered combustion engine generating set in the world. It reaches an
exceptionally high net efficiency rating of more than 50 percent in combined
cycle mode. The engine was introduced in the latter part of 2010, and the very
first installation was also in Turkey.

Samsun lies on Turkey's Black Sea coast and is an area where environmental
conservation is considered to be of prime importance. For this reason, an
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 'A' category certificate was required
before the power plant project could be approved. The Wärtsilä 50SG gas engines,
which feature very low levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, fulfilled all
the requirements of this 'A' category certification.

"This power plant will demand fast start-ups and shut-downs with high part-load
efficiency. Wärtsilä's technology is well proven and fully capable of meeting
these requirements. High efficiency with a minimal environmental footprint were
prime considerations in designing this project," says Hikmet Yesilyurt,
Executive Member of the Board, Yesilyurt Enerji Elektrik Uretim A.S.

"Wärtsilä's already strong presence in Turkey is further enhanced with this
important order. Smart Power Generation is a key element in meeting the needs of
today's energy markets, and our broad portfolio of gas and dual-fuel engines is
central to this concept. We have an unmatched track record in Turkey, and this
together with the local sales and service support that we provide, was a major
reason for our being awarded this contract," says Ufuk Berk, Managing Director
of Wärtsilä in Turkey.

Wärtsilä has been present in Turkey since 1994 when the first units were
delivered. Today, some 330 Wärtsilä engines are already in operation or awaiting
installation, producing well in excess of 3 GW of generating capacity. Customers
are supported with a strong local sales and service organisation. Wärtsilä
operates from two locations in Turkey and employs 128 people. A third service
workshop is planned to be opened early in 2012, and this will increase the
number of personnel to around 160.

Smart Power Generation


Wärtsilä has pioneered a Smart Power Generation approach to meeting the future
needs of the global energy market. In order to provide a reliable and secure
delivery of electricity and to balance supply with demand, flexibility in fuel
choice and operational requirements is essential. Wärtsilä is a market leader in
providing flexible, efficient, and dynamic power generating capacity.

As at the end of 2010, Wärtsilä had delivered 4500 power plants to 168
countries, providing a total of over 47 GW of energy capacity.

Related links:

Wärtsilä Gas Power Plants
Introducing the world's largest gas engine


Link to picture of Wärtsilä 18V50SG engine

For further information please contact:

Mr Ufuk Berk
Managing Director,
Wärtsilä Enpa Dis Tic A.S.
Tel: +90 216 4945050
[e-mail]

Tuula Franck
Senior Manager, Media and Stakeholder Relations
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]


Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2010, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500 employees. The company has
operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed
on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com




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