The government of the Republic of Senegal has officially laid the foundation stone for the 300 MW Cap des Biches gas-fired power plant project. General Electric Company (GE) secured an order to supply gas power generation equipment for the project in question.
In particular, GE will supply two 9E.03 gas turbines, one STF-A200 steam turbine, three A39 generators, two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and an additional balance of plant equipment as part of the project scope.
The facility is expected to begin operations in phases from 2022, supporting the Senegalese government’s target to increase its generation capacity with greater utilization of natural gas and renewables.
It will reportedly be the biggest power plant in the West African country upon completion, with the capacity to generate approximately 25 percent of the power consumed in the country, providing the equivalent electricity needed to power up to 5,00,000 homes.
It will allow the country to increase its power and move closer to its goal of achieving universal access to energy by 2025. The Cap des Biches gas-fired power plant project is fully financed by West African Energy (WAE).