Medium-size power generation market now focus of Rolls-Royce

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide

OSTI ID:447230

Mullins, P

John Rose, Rolls-Royce chief executive, explained that the focus in power generation would now be upon small- and medium-sized power applications up to 150MW using its ranges of aeroderivative gas turbines, small steam turbines and diesel engines. The company already has an established position in this area and expects to become more competitive as aeroderivative gas turbines like the marine WR21 and industrial Trent reach the market. A measure of Rolls-Royce`s broad capability in medium power generation can be seen in the company`s decision to build its own cogen power station to provide heat and power to its major aerospace manufacturing facilities at Derby in the U.K. Work has already started on preparing land adjoining the site and the 60 MW power station is scheduled to go on line in January 1998. The US$60 million project is being carried out by Derby Cogeneration, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce Power Ventures and National Power Cogen, a subsidiary of the U.K.`s largest electrical power generator. 5 figs.

• OSTI ID: 447230
• Journal Information: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide, Journal Name: Diesel and Gas Turbine Worldwide Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 28; ISSN DGWODS; ISSN 0278-5994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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