The Cap Des Biches Gas Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant is 366MW gas fired power project. It is planned in Dakar, Senegal. 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 a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2021 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in February 2025. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by West African Energy. West African Energy and Senegal National Electricity Agency are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 85% and 15% respectively.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. The power plant can run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant will be natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant will run on Heavy Fuel Oil. The fuel will be procured from African Refining Company.
The project will generate 2,390GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2021. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by February 2025.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project will be sold to Senegal National Electricity Agency under a power purchase agreement.
Contractors involved
Calik Enerji Elektrik Uetim ve Madencilik is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the gas fired power project.
GE Vernova will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company is expected to provide 2 units of 9E.03 gas turbines, each with 120MW nameplate capacity.
GE Vernova will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company is expected to provide 1 unit of STF-A200 steam turbine.
GE Vernova is expected to be the supplier of A39 electric generator for the project.
GE Vernova is expected to be the supplier of A39 electric generator for the project.
GE Vernova is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
GE Vernova is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
GE Vernova is expected to perform operations and maintenance for thermal power project for a period of 25 years.
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About West African Energy
West African Energy SA (West African Energy) is a power generation company. It focuses on reducing the cost of electricity generation. The company is developing its Energy Power Plant project in Cap Des Biches, Senegal. West African Energy’s project will convert gas into power through installing gas turbines. The company works in collaboration with Calik Energy, Africa Finance Corp, Drag and Drop, KS Energy, and Senelec. West African Energy is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal.
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