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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. signed a MoU with Nigeria and its Ministry of Power to create energy from coal to increase the amount of power that Nigeria generates over the next five years. The agreement is the start of a long-term strategy to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on expensive diesel fuel, leading to a better quality of life and an attractive environment for business investment.
Under Milhouse’s plan high-quality coal will be mined on 20,000 acres in the Enugu region. It plans to process the coal into usable energy to power 100 embedded mini-plants capable of generating up to 5 MW of power each, for a total up to 500 MW of energy by the end of 2018.
The mini-plants strategy is less expensive than building a coal plant from the ground up, which could take three years and cost upwards of $1.5 billion.
“By creating a safe, efficient energy source from Nigeria’s valuable stores of high-quality coal, the government can cultivate an environment that is appealing to major corporations and investors, and a growing middle class,” said Wilbur C. Milhouse III, P.E., president and CEO of Milhouse Engineering & Construction. “Our approach will bring relief to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians, and create jobs and contracting opportunities for local businesses.”
Nigeriacurrently produces no power from coal. With coal, the Nigerian people will gain access to economic opportunity and business growth enjoyed by citizens in countries with stabilized power.
“I’d like to thank the Nigerian government and the Ministry of Power for the opportunity to bring this important growth industry and its economic benefits to its citizens,” Wilbur Milhouse said. “Milhouse Engineering & Construction is committed to adding value and to making a difference in improving the quality of life for people around the world.”
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