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Wood Group GTS will install a pair or GE A-14 steam turbines, alongside with related generating equipment, at the Mojave concentrated solar thermal plant being built by Abengoa in California after securing a $2 million contract.

The 250 MW Mojave plant comprises two identical units 125 MW each, that's why a couple of turbines will be installed. Wood Group will be reponsible for equipment installation, including precision alignment of the 'center-line' between steam turbine and turbo-generator.

Completion of this crucial task will ensure smooth start-up of the power plant and minimize risk associated with the operation of high-speed rotating equipment.

In addition, the company will perform final connection of essential services for successful operation of each turbine, rechecking all critical dimensions during the start-up and commissioning phase of both units.

Mojave CSP plant uses the parabolic trough technology. It's expected to come online later this year. Located in Harper Dry Lake, the plant will generate roughly 600 GWh. More details about the plant are available as always in our csp world map here www.csp-world.com/map

Wood Group GTS was selected by US contractor ARB. "Mojave Solar is a high-profile project for ARB and California. We depend on the support of reliable partners to ensure timely delivery of the construction phase. We value our long-term relationship with Wood Group GTS and are confident of their ability to meet project deadlines," said Tim Healy president, ARB Inc.

Rob Duby, president of Wood Group GTS Field Services Inc., said, "We have established a strong working relationship with ARB and have collaborated with them on multiple projects. This is a fast-track construction, so our track record and ability to meet key performance criteria were key factors in this latest award."

Wood Group GTS is an independent provider of rotating equipment services and solutions for clients in the power and oil & gas markets. Worldwide, these services include: power plant engineering, procurement and construction; facility operations & maintenance; repair & overhaul, optimisation and upgrades of gas and steam turbines, pumps, compressors and other high-speed rotating equipment.

ARB Inc is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (PRIM). Founded in 1946 in Bakersfield, California, the company has grown organically and through acquisition to become one of the largest specialty contractors in the United States. Initially specialising in pipeline construction, ARB has diversified its business operations through expanding into engineering, industrial, underground, structural and power generation activities.