Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) gas generators have been selected to power West Gold Mining’s new gold operation in Kazakhstan’s Aktobe region, where construction is continuing without access to grid electricity.
The company announced on 7 October that West Gold Mining and equipment dealer Borusan Cat selected two Cat G3500K series generator sets.
The site is nearly 300km from the nearest city. Caterpillar says distance and cost made on-site generation more practical than extending the electricity grid.
West Gold Mining CEO Beken Erik says the company sought an independent power supply that could accommodate future growth.
“We needed a power solution that could operate independently off the grid while supporting our long-term plans,” he says.
The generators will operate independently of the grid, with containerised enclosures selected for temperatures ranging from −30°C in winter to above 30°C in summer.
Borusan Cat will provide local technical support. A maintenance support agreement is planned following installation and commissioning.
Caterpillar manufactures construction and mining equipment, engines, and power generation systems, supported by a global dealer network.
Write to France Pinzon at Mining.com.au
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