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Hewlett Receives Contract From EDF Energy At Cottam Power Station

Hewlett Civil Engineering has been awarded a contract by EDF Energy to develop upgrades and key modifications to improve reliability and performance of the existing Flue Gas Desulphurisation Plant at Cottam Power Station in Nottinghamshire.

EDF Energy has initiated an upgrade programme at Cottam with regards to essential plant and equipment improvements associated with reliable operation of the 2000MW coal-fired power station. This includes plant integrity improvement related works on the Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) equipment – which reduces sulphur dioxide emissions by up to 94%.

Under the terms of the contract, Hewlett’s remit it to provide civil engineering services, earthworks and specialised site activities together with the associated cooling tower pipework and ancillary site services which will be undertaken in advance of main construction.

In making the announcement, Hewlett’s Managing Director Alan Cooper said, "We are very pleased to support EDF Energy's investment program and we look forward to working closely with them in taking the project to the next phase. This new project clearly demonstrates our civil engineering expertise within the power industry in the UK and underlines our client’s confidence in our ability.”