Bel-Air power plant conversion project, Senegal
Name of the Project
Bel-Air power plant conversion project.
Location
Dakar, in Senegal.
Project Owner/s
Senegal State-owned power utility Senelec.
Project Description
The project is part of an interim liquefied natural gas- (LNG-) to-power ‘bridge’ solution, and is the first ever power plant gas conversion in Senegal.
The plant currently operates on heavy fuel oil.
The project will convert the 90 MW Bel-Air power plant to operate on LNG.
The plant’s six existing engines will be converted to six dual-fuel engines, which allows for the use of multiple fuels, providing the option to operate on gas with liquid fuels as backup.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Completion is expected before the end of 2021.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Wärtsilä (power plant conversion).
Contact Details for Project Information
Senelec, tel +221 33 839 30 30.
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