Name of the Project
Malicounda power project.

Location
Mbour, Senegal.

Project Owner/s
Melec PowerGen, part of the Matelec Group.

Project Description
The project entails the engineering, manufacturing and delivery of a 130 MW flexicycle plant.

The solution is based on a gas, multifuel or liquid fuel power plant, combined with a steam turbine.

The power plant comprises seven 18V50 engines and a steam turbine, combining the advantages of a simple-cycle operation with the high efficiency of a combined-cycle plant.

The plant will initially operate on heavy fuel oil, but there is an option to convert the plant to run on locally supplied gas from the nearby Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field, once it becomes available, further lowering the cost of energy.

Potential Job Creation                       
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The plant is expected to become operational in 2020.

Latest Developments
Energy sector solutions provider Wärtsilä has reported that the power plant is now fully operational and has been officially inaugurated by Senegal President Macky Sall.

The flexicycle power plant is operated by energy company Matelec, which also undertook the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the plant, which will be maintained by Wärtsilä under a ten-year maintenance agreement.

The plant is expected to deliver 956 GWh/y of power, which represents a 17% increase in the country’s power generation capacity.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Wärtsilä (power plant); and Matelec Group (EPC).

Contact Details for Project Information
Melec PowerGen, tel +961 9620920 or email guy@melecpowergen.com.