Kpone Thermal power plant
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Kpone Thermal power plant is a 220-megawatt (MW) operating power station in Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana, fueled by fuel oil and gas.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level details for Kpone Thermal power plant
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP[1] | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | operating[2] | fuel oil, gas[3] | 110 MW | gas turbine[3][4] | not found | 2016[3] | – |
| GT2 | operating[2] | fuel oil, gas[3] | 110 MW | gas turbine[3][4] | not found | 2016[3] | – |
Table 2: Unit-level ownership details for Kpone Thermal power plant
| Unit name | Operator | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 | – | Volta River Authority[100.0%][3] | Volta River Authority[100.0%][5] |
| GT2 | – | Volta River Authority[100.0%][3] | Volta River Authority[100.0%][5] |
Location
Table 3: Plant-level location details for Kpone Thermal power plant
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Kpone Thermal power plant | Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana | 5.7346, 0.0093 (exact)[6] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Background
The construction of the plant started in 2012.[7] Key milestones regarding the Gas Turbine Unit 1 (GT1):[3]# In December 2014, cold commissioning started.# In December 2015, the turbine was fired with natural gas for the first time.# In January 2016, the turbine was fired with Diesel Fuel Oil for the first time.# In April 2016, the first synchronization to the grid was performed, and baseload was achieved.# In June 2016, the unit started commercial operation.Key milestones regarding the Gas Turbine Unit 2 (GT2):[3] # In May 2015, cold commissioning started. # In May 2016, for the first time, the turbine ran on natural gas and DFO. In the same month, the first synchronization to the grid was performed. # In June 2016, the unit achieved baseload and started commercial operation
Articles and Resources
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power plants, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
- ↑ CHP = Combined Heat and Power
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "energycom.gov.gh/files/2021%20published%20Energy%20Statistics.pdf" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on September 27, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 "Volta River Authority - Kpone Thermal Power Station". www.vra.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "www.raisedfloorpolygroup.com/kpone-thermal-power-plant-ghana.html". Archived from the original on June 2, 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Volta River Authority - Profile of VRA". www.vra.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
- ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/5%C2%B044'04.7%22N+0%C2%B000'33.3%22E/@5.7346272,0.0079576,1112m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d5.7346241!4d0.0092594.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Ocloo, Della Russel (October 2015). "VRA to begin test transmission of Kpone Thermal Power Plant".
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