Aggreko completes power station upgradation project at $2.6 billion Rio Amrun bauxite project

Aggreko Australia Pacific has completed the project of upgradation of 20MW power station at Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project in Far North Queensland. Aggreko had received $100 million contract to build and operate a power station at the company’s project in June las year. The new power station has 22 diesel generators and four transformers.

Amrun Project General Manager Marcia Hanrahan said: “We are delighted with the expertise and efficiency Aggreko has brought to the delivery of our $100 million Amrun power station. Switching on power at the facility is another important step forward for the Amrun project.”

Aggreko has been operating in Australia since 1980. The company has grown in experience and expertise in power generation to become the world leader and go-to provider for critical services.

George Whyte, Managing Director of Aggreko Australia-Pacific said, “I’m incredibly proud of the work our people on the ground in Weipa have achieved to date on the Amrun project. This achievement was delivered on time and most importantly, in a safe manner with zero injuries.”

Rio Tinto last week reported the receipt of vital infrastructure pieces for its US$2.6 billion Amrun bauxite project. The infrastructure pieces include 550t stacker and 1700t reclaimer, which arrived after 16 months of fabrication in Western Australia and a nine-day voyage to the Far North Queensland site.