Updated: Enemalta says Delimara turbine damage under investigation

Updated 4.30 p.m. Enemalta said today that BWSC engineers are investigating damage to a turbine at the Delimara power station extension. The damage was first revealed by Labour MP Joe Mizzi when he spoke in Parliament late yesterday. "Following the completion of the commissioning and reliability tests, a fault was identified on the steam turbine stop-valve. Investigations revealed that this fault was caused by parts of the strainer, installed just in front of the steam turbine, which had dislodged. Some of these parts also passed into the steam turbine causing foreign object damage which is currently being investigated by the manufacturer," Enemalta said. "Preparations are being made by BWSC to make good this damage in the shortest possible time. It has to be noted that all the plant is still under the responsibility of BWSC who will have to rectify the damage at their expense. In fact, Enemalta has already sought legal advice on how to safeguard its interests," the corporation added. In his speech during the adjournment, Mr Mizzi said the turbine was damaged during trial runs, while the emissions control mechanism was also leaking. He said some parts had broken off during...