Otjikoto Biomass Power Station Explained

Otjikoto Biomass Power Station
Location Map Caption:Otjikoto Biomass Power Station
Coordinates:-19.2239°N 17.7083°W
Name Official:Otjikoto Biomass Power Station
Country:Namibia
Location:Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region
Status:UC
Construction Began:2024
Commissioned:2027 Expected
Cost:US$152 million
Owner:NamPower
Th Fuel Primary:Biomass
Ps Electrical Capacity:40MW
Ps Electrical Cap Fac:300 GWh

Otjikoto Biomass Power Station (OBPS), is a 40MW biomass-fired thermal power plant under development in Namibia. The power station is owned and under development by NamPower, the national electricity utility company. As raw material, the power station is designed to use wood chips.[1]

Location

The power plant is under construction approximately 12km (07miles), north of the town of Tsumeb, in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia.[1] Tsumeb is located approximately 433km (269miles) northeast of Windhoek, the largest city and national capital of the country.

Overview

The 40 MW power-generating plant is designed to use as raw material, wood chips derived from shrubs and bushes that grow abundantly in the locality where the power station is located, as a result of woody plant encroachment. NamPower, the owner/developer of the power station intends to integrate the power generated here into the Namibian grid. The power station will burn wood chips to heat water and produce steam. The steam will then be used to turn turbines and generate electricity.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Construction costs and funding

Financing was obtained from various sources as outlined in the table below. The construction budget is calculated as US$151.83 million.[1] [2]

Sources of Funding For Tsumeb Biomass Power Station! Rank !! Funding Partner !! Millions of US$ !! Percentage !! Notes
1 Loan
2 Mitigation Action Facility Grant
3 Equity
4 Grant
Total

Contractor and timeline

The selected engineering, procurement and construction contractor is Dong Fang Electric International Corporation (DFEIC) of China. Construction was expected to start in H1 2024 and commercial commissioning is expected in Q1 2027.[1] [2] [3] A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 15 November 2024 at the construction site.[5]

Macro-economic impacts

Several benefits are expected to accrue from this project including:[3]

  1. It has been estimated that around N$21 million (US$1.14 million) in economic benefits could be achieved, both through the commercial activity along the fuel supply chain and through improved ecosystem services, such as "increased groundwater recharge and improved agricultural productivity in harvested areas".[3]
  2. The project increases the country's generation capacity as it strives to become a net energy exporter by 2030.[3]
  3. This power station is part of Namibia's efforts to reduce dependency on imported electricity.[3]

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tsumeb To Get Biomass Power Station . . 5 June 2024 . Matthew Dlamini . 13 June 2024 . Windhoek, Namibia.
  2. Web site: Energy Capital & Power . Namibia: Construction Begins On 40 MW Biomass Power Plant . 29 May 2024 . 13 June 2024 . Cape Town, South Africa.
  3. Web site: NamPower Set To Launch N$2 Billion Biomass Power Plant . . 30 May 2024 . Niël Terblanché . 13 June 2024 . Windhoek, Namibia.
  4. Web site: Namibia Launches Tender For EPC Contract For 40 MW Biomass Power Station . Africa Oil & Gas Report (O+GR) . 26 October 2023 . O+GR . 13 June 2024 . Lagos, Nigeria.
  5. Web site: Matthys . Donald . 2024-11-18 . Construction of 40MW Otjikoto biomass power plant kicks off . 2024-11-19 . The Namibian . en-GB.

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