Wood Nobel Energy has been awarded the front-end engineering
design (FEED) contract for the Nakhchivan Combined Cycle Thermal
Power Plant in Azerbaijan, supporting a key project that will
strengthen power generation and export in the Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic.
Selected by SOCAR Midstream Gas Operations, the FEED will define
the technical design and execution approach, forming the basis for
the subsequent engineering, procurement and construction stage.
Using a more efficient configuration than conventional power
plants, the Nakhchivan Thermal Power plant will capture and reuse
waste heat that would otherwise be lost. The plant is also being
designed with future expansion in mind.
The project is being developed under Order of the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan No. 418 dated 23 December 2024 "On
measures related to the construction of a new thermal power plant
in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic", which sets out plans for a
new thermal power plant to increase electricity generation and
export capacity in Nakhchivan.
Wood Nobel Energy brings together Wood’s global engineering,
power and energy infrastructure expertise with Nobel Energy’s local
knowledge, workforce and supply chain capability in Azerbaijan. The
joint venture delivers high quality engineering in-country, while
drawing on global technical standards and specialist expertise
where required.
The plant will be located on a site that benefits from existing
and future infrastructure helping to reduce complexity and support
efficient delivery.
Orkhan Ismayilov, Director of Wood Azerbaijan, said: “This
project is an important addition to our growing portfolio in
Azerbaijan and reflects the value of combining global engineering
capability with strong local delivery. Through Wood Nobel Energy,
we are well placed to support the development of nationally
critical infrastructure that strengthens energy security and
supports long-term growth in the region.”
As the project moves into the design phase, Wood Nobel Energy
will focus on developing a solution that is technically robust,
efficient to operate and aligned with the region and client’s
long-term objectives for reliable power generation in
Nakhchivan.
