Chipepo power station
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Chipepo power station is a cancelled power station in Chipepo, Sinazongwe, Southern, Zambia.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipepo power station | Chipepo, Sinazongwe, Southern, Zambia | -14.738471, 27.949796 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the power station.
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 250 | subcritical | – | – |
| Unit 2 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 250 | subcritical | – | – |
| Unit 3 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 250 | subcritical | – | – |
| Unit 4 | cancelled | coal - unknown | 250 | subcritical | – | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ERA Group (Zambia) [100.0%] |
| Unit 2 | ERA Group (Zambia) [100.0%] |
| Unit 3 | ERA Group (Zambia) [100.0%] |
| Unit 4 | ERA Group (Zambia) [100.0%] |
Background
In 2008, Reuters reported that India's ERA Group planned a 1,000 to 1,200 thermal MW power project in Zambia, with investment of $1.8 billion. The firm also said it would start prospecting for coal in southern Zambia, likely near the Maamba Collieries, which would be used to operate the power station. Officials said the project would start once land was identified in Zambia.[1]
The power station was originally planned to be 500 MW and commissioned by the end of 2011.[1]
With no news of the project since the announcement, the project appears to be shelved or abandoned.
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "India's ERA says plans $1.8 bn Zambia power project,", Reuters, July 26, 2008
Additional data
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