The Cap Des Biches Gas Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant is 300MW 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 2023. Buy the profile here.
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 Naphtha Gas.
The project cost is expected to be around $395.75m.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2021. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2023.
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 Power will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company is expected to provide 2 units of 9E.03 gas turbines.
GE Power will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company is expected to provide 1 unit of STF-A200 steam turbine.
GE Power is expected to be the supplier of A39 electric generator for the project.
GE Power is expected to be the supplier of A39 electric generator for the project.
GE Power is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
GE Power is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the project.
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin is expected to perform operations and maintenance for thermal power project.
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About West African Energy
West African Energy Pvt Ltd (West African Energy) produces power using nuclear, hydro, and thermal sources. West African Energy is headquartered in Senegal.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.
