Wartsila's Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Sindh Nooriabad Power Company (SNPC), a Pakistan based independent power producer (IPP), has been extended for a further 12 years. The agreement has been in place since 2017, and the extension reflects SNPC's satisfaction with Wartsila's capabilities in providing O&M services. The order was booked by Wartsila in Fourth Quarter 2023.

The agreement covers the SNPC 1 and 2 power plants located in Sindh Province, Pakistan. Both plants are equipped with five Wartsila 34SG gas engines and one steam turbine generator for engine heat recovery, which ensures maximum electricity output. The combined output for the two plants is 100 MW.

The rapid start-up time of the Wartsila 34SG engine allows quick response to any fluctuations in the grid. SNPC is the first IPP built under a public-private partnership in Pakistan. SNPC has a Power Purchasing Agreement of 25 years out of which 19 years are remaining.

These plants' significance is that they operate on local gas which reduces fuel costs. Wartsila has a strong presence in Pakistan with an installed base of 2.3 GW in power plants, of which 910 MW are covered by service agreements.