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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Ivoirian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Adama Toungara played host to the UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, at the Aggreko power generation facility. Minister Duddridge was in Abidjan to meet government ministers and business leaders to foster closer economic and trade links between the two countries.
The 200 MW gas-powered facility plays an important role in supporting the local grid, helping to keep essential infrastructure and services running, while also ensuring power supplies to business and domestic users. The facility has been operating since 2010 when the first 70 MW was installed. This was increased to 100 MW in 2011 and expanded to its current capacity of 200 MW in 2013.
Minister Toungara said: “The 200 MW of electricity generated at this facility is important, both for Ivory Coast, and our neighbors. This capacity is helping to build a stable and sustainable energy supply for the continued economic development of the region. We value Aggreko’s partnership and count on their continued support in the coming years as we work to increase generation capability.”
“Aggreko’s power plant in Abidjan is a great example of a British company successfully exporting innovation and its unique capabilities to Africa,” commented Minister Duddridge. “I’ve been deeply impressed by the operations at the facility, seeing first-hand the benefits the project brings in terms of helping drive wider economic growth through robust power supplies and the training of West Africa’s next generation of energy sector professionals.”
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