Reliable Power And Flexible Purchase Options Delivered To Iron Ore Facility

Roy Hill is home to the world-class, low-phosphorus Marra Mamba iron ore deposit, expected to sustain a mine life of more than 20 years. It also has the potential to produce 55 million tonnes a year and its first ore was mined at the end of April 2014, with exports beginning in May 2015. This project includes a mine, a mine process plant, a heavy haul railway system from mine to port and port facilities. Under a fully integrated Build, Own and Operate (BOO) agreement, Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) was contracted to supply temporary power generation to the purpose-built port facility, which required continuous and reliable power up to a maximum demand of 35 MW. EPSA supplied a fully operational power station incorporating 30 Cat XQ2000 powe modules each containing a Cat 3516B diesel generator set installed in a 40-foot container. In addition, the installation design included all balance of plant including 15 transformers, two 33 kV switchrooms and associated diesel fuel supply and reticulation systems all managed through an integrated control and SCADA system. “There was no standard blueprint for the required power generation facility to meet demanding site and design requirements, especially in this geographical landscape. EPSA and Caterpillar worked together to offer customized design, generation technology and delivery solutions that aimed to benefit the end customers,”