The Gokwe North Power Station is 2,800MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Midlands, Zimbabwe. 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. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2026. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by China Gezhouba Group, China Power Investment, Powerchina International Group and RioZim. The project is co-owned by Rio Tinto and RioZim, with their respective ownership stake of 50% each.
It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The fuel will be procured from Sengwa Coal Mine.
Gokwe North Power Station (Gokwe North Power Station Phase I Unit I) consists of 2 steam turbines with 350MW nameplate capacity.
Gokwe North Power Station (Gokwe North Power Station Phase I Unit II) consists of 2 steam turbines with 350MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2026.
Contractors involved
Power Construction Corporation of China is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Gokwe North Power Station (Gokwe North Power Station Phase I Unit I) project. Power Construction Corporation of China is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Gokwe North Power Station (Gokwe North Power Station Phase I Unit II) project.
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About China Gezhouba Group
China Gezhouba Group Co Ltd (CGGC) is an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company. It offers a wide range of services including dredging, foundation works, building construction, engineering survey, designing and construction. The company carries out power construction, equipment installation, water engineering, airport and port projects, municipal projects, real estate, equipment manufacturing, investment and financing, and planning and design activities. CGGC develops hydroelectric plants, power plants, ports, roads, railways, and industrial, commercial, civil and municipal buildings. The company operates along with its subsidiaries and affiliates in China and carries out projects internationally across South Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania and Africa. CGGC is headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China.
About China Power Investment
China Power Investment Corp owns and operates power generation plants and offers hydro-power, thermal power, nuclear power and new energy generation services. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About Powerchina International Group
Powerchina International Group Ltd (PowerChina) is a provider of engineering consulting services. It provides contracting, survey and design services for water conservation, wind power, thermal power, hydropower projects, and infrastructure projects. PowerChina is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About RioZim
RioZim Ltd (RioZim), formerly Rio Tinto Zimbabwe Ltd, is a mineral exploration and development company. It carries out the activities of acquisition, exploration, operations, mining, management, production and development of gold, nickel, cobalt, diamond, base metals, chrome, coal, copper, and mineral resources deposit properties. It holds interest, owns and operates through its business divisions such as RioBase Metals, RioGold, RioChrome, RioDiamonds and RioEnergy. RioZim operates mines such as the Sengwa Coal Mine in North Western Zimbabwe, the Cam and Motor gold mine in Kadoma, and the Renco Gold Mine in the south-east of Zimbabwe. The company also operates Murowa Diamonds plays in Southwest Zimbabwe and Empress Nickel Refinery producing mineral resources. RioZim is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe.
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