The Morupule B Power Station is 1,200MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Central, Botswana. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the under rehabilitation & modernization stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2012. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project is being developed by Botswana Power, Daewoo Engineering & Construction, Korea Electric Power and POSCO Energy. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.

It is a Steam Turbine power plant. The fuel will be procured from Morupule Coal Mine.

Development status

Post completion of the construction, the project is expected to get commissioned in 2012.

Contractors involved

China National Electric Engineering is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit I) project. China National Electric Engineering is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit II) project. China National Electric Engineering is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit III) project. China National Electric Engineering is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit IV) project. GS Engineering & Construction is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase II Unit I) project. GS Engineering & Construction is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase II Unit II) project. Shenyang Blower Works Group is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit I) project. Shenyang Blower Works Group is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit II) project. Shenyang Blower Works Group is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit III) project. Shenyang Blower Works Group is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit IV) project.

Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit I) will be equipped with Dongfang Turbine steam turbines.

Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit II) will be equipped with Dongfang Turbine steam turbines.

Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit III) will be equipped with Dongfang Turbine steam turbines.

Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit IV) will be equipped with Dongfang Turbine steam turbines.

Dongfang Turbine is expected to be the supplier of electric generator for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit I).

Dongfang Turbine is expected to be the supplier of electric generator for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit II).

Dongfang Turbine is expected to be the supplier of electric generator for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit III).

Dongfang Turbine is expected to be the supplier of electric generator for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit IV).

Wuxi Huaguang Boiler is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit I).

Wuxi Huaguang Boiler is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit II).

Wuxi Huaguang Boiler is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit III).

Wuxi Huaguang Boiler is likely to be the supplier of steam boiler for the Morupule B Power Station (Morupule B Power Station Phase I Unit IV).

Marubeni, POSCO Energy and STEAG Energy Services are expected to be contracted for rendering of operations & maintenance services for the project.

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About Botswana Power

Botswana Power Corp (BPC) is a parastatal utility that produces, transmits, and distributes electricity. Its transmission network connects various towns in Botswana such as Maun, Shakawe, Gumare, Pandamatenga, Ghanzi, and Kasane. BPC distributes electricity to areas approved by the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources. It caters to the electricity requirement of both mining and non-mining industries in the country. BPC provides technical and online services for the benefit of its clients. The company through its subsidiary BPC Lesedi offers solar home systems, efficient cooking stoves, heat retention bags and low-pressure solar geysers. BPC is headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana.

About Daewoo Engineering & Construction

Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (Daewoo E&C) is a provider of civil engineering and building work services. It provides a range of engineering, architecture, and construction services to diverse markets. The company carries out construction projects for tunnels, petrochemical plant, industrial facility EPC projects, high-tech complex skyscrapers roads, bridges, railroads, power plants, petrochemical plants, residential, commercial, office and factory buildings. It also develops and sells real estate properties such as apartments; townhouses and villas; studio apartments and urban lifestyle homes; and commercial complexes. The company also manages hotels and other entertainment facilities. It has operations in Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam. Daewoo E&C is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

About Korea Electric Power

Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO) is an integrated electric utility. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity. The company produces electricity using nuclear, thermal, renewable, and other sources. Through power purchase agreements with independent power producers, KEPCO procures electricity. It also provides plant maintenance and engineering services for thermal and nuclear power plants; information services and communication line leasing; and sells nuclear fuel. KEPCO serves residential, commercial, educational, industrial, agricultural, street lighting, and overnight power customers in the country. The company is owned by Korea Development Bank, foreign investors, Government of the Republic of Korea, and others. KEPCO is headquartered in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

About POSCO Energy

POSCO Energy Co., Ltd. (POSCO Energy) is a power producer. The company undertakes electricity generation from liquified natural gas combined cycle plants located in Incheon, Pohang, and Gwangyang. It manufactures a fuel cell that generates electricity and heat from the electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen without combustion. POSCO Energy’s renewable energy business generates energy from solar and wind sources. The company also carries out solid refuse fuel power generation projects for producing electricity from municipal waste and recyclable resources. It operates as a subsidiary of POSCO. The company was formerly known as Posco Power Corp. Posco Energy is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

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