GE Oil and Gas will supply two new compressors for platinum miner Impala Platinum’s (Implats) sulphuric acid plant in Rustenburg, South Africa.

The $2M contract for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the two compressor trains was awarded through GE’s local compressor agent, Flotech. The compressor packages also include auxiliary equipment such as lubrication oil systems, electric motors, gearboxes, and instrumentation.

Shawn Prince, GE Oil and Gas account manager - South Africa said: “We are delighted to have been selected by Implats for this project. We have a strong track record of technology leadership and reliability in acid plant applications.”

The new compressor packages will be commissioned in mid-2010.