FG Wilson Dealer delivers power solution to major port operator

Erimex, one of FG Wilson''s 380 Dealers worldwide, has successfully supplied six P1875E1 diesel units to Port Saint-Petersburg, Russia. The units will provide a vital back-up power station for the port''s container terminal.

This is the first stage of constructing the fully-reliable standby power resource for the terminal''s productive facilities within the territory of the Russian Federation.

In a second phase the company, a member of the Global Ports Group and a leading port operator in the Russian Federation, has invested in a further four P1875E1 units in FG Wilson''s QVR40HC containers – a project which is on schedule to be delivered by the end of 2014.

Sergei Rastaturin, Erimex Project Manager, commented:

“We are extremely proud to have delivered a power solution befitting of a leader in the market of port services. The FG Wilson generator sets have a proven pedigree across the globe and will provide immediate back-up power during any shortage. This was a challenging project and the Erimex team proved it had the technical abilities and experience to deliver to specification and on schedule.

“FG Wilson''s reputation as a quality global generator set manufacturer combined with our expert local support was key to the success of this installation. Any loss of power at the port''s container terminal can cause major disruption, so it is essential that all critical loads are re-supplied as quickly as possible. In order to achieve this, the FG Wilson generators, which have been manufactured with due regard to the international regulatory requirements, operate in parallel with each other for the common load."

FG Wilson products range from 6.8 – 2,500 kVA, including open and enclosed generator sets providing prime and standby power – from standby domestic use, right up to power modules with the ability to operate as complete power stations supplying electricity to national grids.

Through a global network of 380 Dealers, FG Wilson serves and supports customers all over the world. With the backup of FG Wilson''s power solutions teams, Dealers can meet any power requirement, no matter how complex.