Doosan Babcock has been selected to deliver a major fuel cell installation at the £333 million Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).

As the largest installation of its kind in the UK, the low emission fuel cells will form part of an on-site 1.4MW Energy Centre to provide power, heat, and cooling to the facility.

Working with lead project contractor FES and overall main contractor Robertson Group, Doosan Babcock will install three Doosan Purecell units to provide a source of low-emission heat and power for the 150-acre site.

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Fuel cells transform chemical energy from fuel into final electrical and thermal energy through cogeneration. The fuel cell cogeneration process delivers heat and electricity output more efficiently than the separate production of electricity and heat.

Doosan Babcock Chief Executive Officer Andrew Hunt said: "We are thrilled to be involved in such an exciting and transformative project.

"The AECC and Energy Centre will contribute in multiple ways to Scotland's economy and environment, as well as providing a pioneering example of how cities and businesses can effectively meet environmental targets.

"We look forward to working with FES and the Robertson Group in delivering an innovative and practical energy solution for the AECC."

Once completed in 2019, the AECC will be located beside Aberdeen International Airport and is expected to attract major artists and events to the city.

(LM)