Category: Power
Zimbabwe’s Hwange thermal power project expansion to add 1,520MW by Nov
Hwange thermal power station benefits to the local people
Engineer Lucia Chibanda, who spoke on behalf of the project manager, stated that the thermal power project used locals for tasks ranging from the most basic to the most challenging as they worked with the contractor, Sino hydro.
Wärtsilä to provide automation upgrade and long-term service agreement for an iconic power plant in Cameroon
The project is scheduled to commence in 2023. To ensure the continuity of the plant’s output, the work will be carried out on one engine at a time. The long-term service agreement includes remote operational support, maintenance planning, technical advisory and remote troubleshooting services, as well as spare parts.
Wärtsilä power plant upgrade and extension will enable production expansion for largest gold mine in Senegal
The order with Wärtsilä was placed by Sabodala Gold Operations and it has been booked in Wärtsilä’s order intake in Q3 2022. The project will be delivered under a complete engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract.
Nigeria needs 200,000MW to meet electricity needs of its over 200 million population —ANED
Oduntan, who stated that Nigeria would require 200,000mw of power generation to meet the electricity need of its 200 million citizens, added that going by international standards, 1,000mw was needed to serve one million people.
FG begins transmission line, substations project in Ekiti …to add 204MW electricity capacity
The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, during the groundbreaking ceremony in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, said the project consists of a 50 kilometre stretch of 132kV transmission line from Ikere (Ado Ekiti) with a turn in – turn out at Ijesa Isu that terminates at Ilupeju Ekiti.
It also has a 2X60MVA, 132/33kV transmission substation with four line bays at Ijesa Isu Ekiti with a switching station at Ikere (Ado Ekiti) in the state.
Schneider Electric partners Ikeja Electric on power distribution in Lagos, Ogun
Speaking on the partnership in Lagos, Ikeja Electric, Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Folake Soetan, said: “This partnership exemplifies Ikeja Electric’s desire to leverage innovation and technology to improve customer experience, so it is driven largely with interest of customers at the heart of our business.
Senegal faces key technology decisions in its search for the optimal gas-to-power strategy
These studies have revealed very significant system cost differences between the two main gas-to-power technologies the country is currently considering.
TCN restores the national power grid after system disturbance
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the general public that the national grid experienced system disturbance at about 11.27am today, 20th, July 2022. The incident was a result of sudden drop in system frequency from 49.94Hz to 47.36Hz, which created system instability.
Law firm Allen & Overy advises on first long term funding for captive power in SA
Speaking from the African Energy Forum this week, Alexandra Clüver, a partner in international law firm Allen & Overy’s Johannesburg office confirmed that the firm had advised RMB as mandated lead arranger and lenders to the three projects, enabling Harmony to move away from coal power and, for the first time, independently procure its own stable, affordable green power. These are the first long term financed projects closed under the new electricity regulations.
Power supply in Nigeria falls marginally to 76,375MWh
Electricity supply in Nigeria recorded a marginal drop on Wednesday to 76,375.48MWh, is 0.6% lower than the 76,851.08MWh sent in the previous day. This is according to information from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).