RIYADH – Alstom, a global leader in power generation equipment and service, has won a 750 million euros ($972 million) contract to supply equipment for the Yanbu 3 power and desalination plant located on the Red Sea coast. The contract was awarded by Al-Toukhi Company for Industry, Trading & Contracting, which is leading the consortium in charge of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the HFO-fired steam power plant. This investment is part of Saudi Arabia's objective to expand its power generation base while minimizing impact on the environment. The new plant is being developed for the Saline Water Conversion Corporation, one of the leading power and water utilities in the region. Alstom's part in the contract includes the basic engineering of the power block, advisory services during detailed engineering and procurement, supervision services during construction and commissioning and delivery of main equipment for 5 x 620 MW units including the steam turbines and generators, among others. – SG