PIC is Awarded a 400 MW Start-Up and Commissioning Contract

ATLANTA (September 21, 2009) - PIC Group, Inc. (PIC) was recently awarded the start-up and commissioning contract for two 200 MW GenConn Energy facilities.  Both projects will feature four fast-start 50 MW GE LM 6000 dual-fuel capable combustion turbines.  PIC’s scope of work includes full project management and commissioning procedures, ensuring a smooth and safe transition from construction to plant operation.

Designed to meet every expectation for reliability, safety and performance, PIC’s start-up and commissioning programs have been refined for over 20 years. PIC’s experienced personnel and field-proven processes will uncover and correct any deficiencies before the units begin operation.  PIC’s start-up and commissioning team will work closely with GenConn’s construction crew to deliver completely tested and commissioned equipment, systems and plants.

NRX Asset Hub^TM, a web-based asset information management software platform, will also be employed for these projects.  PIC utilizes NRX to develop content rich turnover packages from a vast technical library developed by PIC throughout the years.  NRX will allow web-based access to all turnover and operational information throughout the duration of these projects for GenConn. 

GenConn Energy is a 50-50 joint venture between NRG Energy, Inc. and The United Illuminating Company (UI), a subsidiary of UIL Holdings Corporation.  The new units will support Connecticut’s growing electricity needs by providing power to over 160,000 homes and businesses during peak usage periods.  These projects will be located at NRG’s existing sites in Milford and Middleton, Conn.

PIC Group, Inc., headquartered in Marietta, Ga. and established in 1988, is a global provider of service solutions to the power generation industry.  PIC’s comprehensive portfolio of services supports all aspects of power project development including start-up and commissioning, installation, operations and maintenance, outage, documentation and training, and project support.  As of March 2008, PIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with $41.6 billion in revenue and approximately $5.9 billion in gross profit.  For more information on PIC Group, Inc. or Marubeni Group, visit www.picworld.com or www.marubeni.com.