As part of its drive to drive both reliable and cost effective power solutions in Nigeria, Cummins Energy Solutions Nigeria (CESN) has officially launched the new 1540 KW high efficiency Osprey gas generator in the country.
The new Osprey engine which delivers up to 44 percent electrical efficiency is one of the most efficient engines on the global market and the lean burn engines and full authority electronic engine management systems provide both low emissions and high efficiency.
Deepak Khilnani, Chairman of Cummins Power Generation Nigeria, while speaking about this new solution said the group is excited about the Osprey’s application in IPP projects and ability to further drive both reliable and cost effective power solutions
Khilnani further disclosed that Cummins was the early mover into the Nigerian gas generator market, installing the first engine in 2003. “Cummins built a leadership platform as the generators are very robust and well suited to applications in both ‘island mode’ and difficult operating environments such as Nigeria”.
“Cummins Inc is a $19 Billion Fortune 500 organisation with over 55,000 employees worldwide that is synonymously known for quality. It is a pioneer and industry leader in the design and manufacture of natural gas fired generator sets as well as in the provision of power generation solutions”. He said.
Graham Christie, General Manager, Cummins Energy Solutions Nigeria said the OspreyQSK 60G, which is designed and manufactured in the UK, has raised keen interest from industrial manufacturers in Nigeria who are quickly switching to natural gas and seeking high efficiency engines to boost competitiveness.
“The Osprey, along with our existing product line, now gives us an added ability to provide our customers with a greater choice of generating solutions, tailor made to provide the most efficient and cost saving solution for their business,” he said.
The majority of private industries in Nigeria today operate on diesel generators for their power requirements due the unavailability of natural gas. However the rate of switching to natural gas generators is very fast as both the pipeline infrastructure is widening and awareness of compressed natural gas (CNG) is growing in Nigeria. Firms such as Powergas are leading the CNG development in Nigeria, trucking natural gas directly to customer sites. Analysts forecast that natural gas fired generation is likely to dominate the market given the clear financial savings.
Natural gas fired power generation is approximately 40 percent cheaper than diesel based generation. Moreover, energy comprises up to 35 percent to 40 percent of heavy manufacturer’s total operating cost, significantly impacting competitiveness and industrial growth. Besides simply the cost saving, there are significant environmental benefits to operating on natural gas such as reduced carbon and nitrogen emissions.
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