A specialist engineering group has secured a contract for over £3 million to supply nitrogen storage solutions to EDF Energy's nuclear power plant at Torness in East Lothian.
Pressure Technologies, a subsidiary of Sheffield-based Chesterfield Special Cylinders Limited (CSC), has won the work for the Scottish plant, plus Heysham and Hartlepool stations.
The contract is for ultra large high-pressure cylinders manufactured at CSC's Sheffield facility, in a series of nitrogen storage packages to meet operational requirements. The modular design allows ease of installation at EDF Energy's sites. The equipment will be supplied to EDF Energy by mid-2020.
Chris Walters, chief executive officer of Pressure Technologies, said: “This contract represents the largest order in Chesterfield Special Cylinders' history outside of the defence sector and is extremely important for the Chesterfield team and for the Pressure Technologies Group. Through the provision of these safety-critical systems, we are delighted to be supporting EDF Energy's existing and continued commitment to supply safe, low-carbon electricity to UK homes.”
