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Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Mozambique saw the inauguration of Central Termica de Ressano Garcia (CRTG) power plant. The CRTG power plant, a partnership between EDM and Sasol, represents Mozambique’s first permanent large-scale gas-to-power facility in Ressano Garcia, which is on the border between Mozambique and South Africa.
Natural gas will be supplied to the new power plant from the Sasol-operated central processing facility (CPF) at Temane. Together with its partners, Sasol has expended approximately $3 billion in capital investments, which include the development and expansion of the CPF and natural gas fields in southern Mozambique, the construction of a cross-border pipeline, and the completion of the CTRG gas-to-power project.
The 175 MW gas-fired power plant will meet 23% of Mozambique’s current demand.
The opening of the CTRG power facility comes as Sasol celebrates its 10th anniversary of developing the Temane and Pande stranded gas fields in Mozambique.
Sasol President and CEO, David Constable said, “By working together with our Mozambican and South African partners, we are well-placed to unlock the ultimate potential of Mozambique’s hydrocarbon resources in an integrated and sustainable manner, which will benefit not only the country but the broader region.”
EDM Chairman Augusto Fernando de Sousa commented, “Despite Mozambique’s extensive hydrocarbon resources, EDM is currently experiencing an electricity deficit which necessitates importing power. CTRG will help enhance the country’s energy self-sufficiency and will also help to diversify our energy base.”
The gas-fired power plant is expected to reach beneficial operation in October this year.
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