The Abuja Power Plant is 1,350MW gas fired power project. It is planned in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under construction stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by China Machinery Engineering, General Electric and NNPC. The company's ownership stake in the project stands as 33.34%, 33.33% and 33.33% respectively.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The fuel will be procured from Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit I) consists of 1 steam turbine.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit II) consists of 1 steam turbine.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit III) consists of 1 steam turbine.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
China Machinery Engineering is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the gas fired power project.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit I) will be equipped with GE Vernova GT13E2 gas turbines. The phase consists of 2 gas turbines.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit II) will be equipped with GE Vernova GT13E2 gas turbines. The phase consists of 2 gas turbines.
Abuja Power Plant (Abuja Power Plant Unit III) will be equipped with GE Vernova GT13E2 gas turbines. The phase consists of 2 gas turbines.
GE Vernova is expected to perform operations and maintenance for thermal power project.
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About China Machinery Engineering
China Machinery Engineering Corp (CMEC) is a construction and engineering company. It offers services such as engineering contracting, preliminary project consultation, project design, construction, procurement, installation, and development services. CMEC also carries out trading activities covering a range of machinery and equipment such as electrical, mechanical, transportation, mining, and engineering equipment; pharmaceutical, paper, and packaging machinery; and manufacturing machinery and equipment. CMEC also provides logistics services, exhibitions, tendering agencies, export and import agency, and design services. It has operations in China, Pakistan, the Republic of Angola, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Argentina, the US, Laos, Ukraine, Zambia, and Others. CMEC is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About General Electric
General Electric Co (General Electric) is a high-tech industrial company that operates through aerospace, renewable energy, and power businesses. The company's activities involve the production and servicing of commercial and military aircraft engines and systems, renewable energy generation equipment, and various power generation equipment. The company’s major brands include GE Power, GE Aviation, GE Healthcare, GE Digital, and GE Renewable Energy. Its products and services are utilized across a wide range of industries, including aviation, healthcare, energy, and digital industries. General Electric has business presence across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Middle East and Africa. General Electric is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the US.
About NNPC
NNPC Ltd (NNPC), formerly Nigerian National Petroleum Corp, is a vertically integrated oil and gas company. It explores, produces, refines, transports, and markets oil, refined petroleum, petrochemicals and associated by-products. The company operates through a network of refineries that produce products such as linear alkyl benzene, benzene, polypropylene, heavy alkylate, and kerosene, among others. It also provides transportation services. The company operates through subsidiaries that encompass the entire spectrum of oil industry operations, including exploration and production, gas development, refining, distribution, petrochemicals, engineering and commercial investments. NNPC serves customers in Nigeria and internationally. The company also produces biofuels and carries out the commercial exploitation of other renewable energy resources. NNPC is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.
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