Benga power plant project, Mozambique

11th September 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Benga power plant project (BPPP).

Location
The project is located in the Tete region of Mozambique.

Project Owner/s
Kibo Energy has a 65% interest, with the option to go to 85%. Termoeléctrica is Kibo’s strategic partner.

Project Description
The BPPP is Kibo’s first pure energy project and the plan is to initially develop a 150 MW coal-fired power station, with coal feedstock produced by local producers.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
A grid impact assessment and integration study on BPPP has been completed, reviewed and submitted to Mozambique State-owned power utility Electricidade de Moçambique. This forms an important part of the definitive feasibility study (DFS) optimisation and financial model integration for BPPP.

A final review of the DFS is in progress.

Meanwhile, an integration study to assess the feasibility of a 400 MW combined project for Kibo’s Baobab project and the BPPP has been commissioned, based on positive findings from a technical and financial review of the Baobab project.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Kibo Energy, tel +353 91 511463 or email info@kibo.energy.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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