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Kpone independent power plant project, Ghana

30th June 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Kpone independent power plant project.

Location
The Kpone power plant is situated in the heavy industrial area of Tema, in Ghana.

Client
Cenpower Generation Company.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 340 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant, with multiple fuel – light crude oil (LCO), distillate and natural gas – operating capability. However, natural gas is envisaged to become the primary fuel.

The project includes:
• the construction of a 16 kV substation for power transmission,
• a 2 km natural gas pipeline that will connect the power plant with the Western African Gas Pipeline,
• LCO fuel supply, delivery and treatment facilities, including two on-site storage tanks with a total capacity of about 18 000 m3, as well as off-site LCO storage tanks with a capacity of about 70 000 m3.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project is estimated at $900-million.

Duration
The plant is expected to be commissioned by the end of 2017.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
General Electric (gas turbines), NEM (double pass heat-recovery steam generators) and Siemens (steam turbine and electrical generators and auxiliaries).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Cenpower Generation Company, tel +233 302 745 060 or email info@cenpowergen.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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