Power Plant Relocation, Dismantling and Re-commissioning
A used plant moved properly can deliver new-plant availability at 40–60% of the capital cost — if the condition assessment is honest.
Relocating an existing plant is the fastest and cheapest way to add capacity in many markets, particularly for 5–50 MW units where new equipment lead times are long and capital is tight. The risk is entirely in what you cannot see: fatigue, corrosion, and documentation that no longer matches the machine.
We assess the plant before purchase, dismantle and document every component, manage transport, re-erect on the new site and restore guaranteed capacity. The condition report you receive at the start is the same document we are measured against at the end.
Typical for
- Owners committing capital to a new plant
- Developers needing a firm technical basis
- Local contractors without in-house power expertise
- Industrial groups replacing unreliable grid supply
How a relocation runs
- Condition assessment — Full inspection, running test where possible, remaining-life estimate, missing documentation list.
- Dismantling and packing — Match-marked dismantling, photographic record, preservation treatment, shipping preparation.
- Transport and logistics — Heavy lift planning, route survey, customs and insurance.
- Re-erection — Foundation design for the new site, erection, alignment, electrical and piping reconnection.
- Re-commissioning — Cold and hot commissioning, performance test, capacity restoration and handover.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most often on this subject. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
Is a relocated plant reliable?
It can be, if three conditions hold: the condition assessment was honest, the dismantling was properly documented, and the re-erection is done by people who understand the machine. Where any of the three is skipped, availability suffers for years. We decline projects where the assessment shows the plant is not worth moving.
What does relocation typically cost compared with new equipment?
For a complete plant, relocation usually lands at 40–60% of an equivalent new build, including transport and re-erection. The saving is highest for larger, heavier equipment and lowest for small skid-mounted units where new prices are already competitive.
How long does relocation take?
Typically 8–14 months from dismantling start to re-commissioning for a 10–50 MW plant. Transport distance and the condition of the receiving site are the main variables.
Can capacity be upgraded during relocation?
Often yes — a new generator, upgraded control system or additional heat recovery can be integrated while the plant is apart. This is the cheapest moment to do it, since access and mobilisation are already paid for.
Tell us what you need to build.
Send us the fuel type, target capacity and site country. We will reply with a preliminary configuration, an indicative budget range and the questions we still need answered.