Will Mauritius start a floating power plant?

Mauritius is inviting international investors to establish and operate a floating power plant as the Indian Ocean island nation seeks to address its growing energy needs, according to a tender issued by the state-owned Central Electricity Board.

Will Mauritius develop a LNG-to-power project?

Mauritius is planning to develop an LNG-to-power project which includes a floating power barge solution and an FSRU, as the East African island nation looks for a quick solution to secure reliable power and slash emissions. their proposals for the supply of power to Mauritius through power barges operating on LNG.

Where are the thermal power stations located in Mauritius?

Most of CEB’s thermal power stations are located in the vicinity of the Port Area in Port Louis on account of on-shore fuel handling facilities which are readily available for unloading of fuel. Mauritius has a good solar regime, with a potential average annual solar radiation value of some 6 kWh/m²/day.

How much energy does Mauritius generate?

Mauritius has a nominal installed capacity of 876.76 MW, out of which 498.47 MW are from CEB generating units and the remaining 378.29 MW are from Independent Power Producers, Medium Scale Distributed Generators and Small Scale Distributed Generators. In 2018, the total energy generated amounted to 2,827.6 GWh.

Who owns the Central Electricity Board in Mauritius?

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) is a parastatal body wholly owned by the Government of Mauritius and operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.

What are the benefits of using LNG in Mauritius?

The firm says one of the main advantages of using LNG is low emissions, hence reduced environmental footprint as compared to existing fuel such as coal and heavy fuel oil. The CEB said it expects the power demand in Mauritius under the “optimistic scenario” to reach circa 641 MW by 2030.