Coal-fired power plant
Morupule A Project Abstract
Doosan Škoda Power has been awarded the contract to supply turbine sets with an output of 38MW for the revival of the decommissioned Morupule A coal-fired power plant in Botswana, Southern Africa. Together with its parent company and project EPC contractor, Doosan Heavy Industries of Korea, the company will play a leading role in the revival of what the local community refers to as the “ghost plant”. Morupule A previously generated enough power to supply up to 80% of Botswana's electricity consumption. Operations were terminated in 2013 when the Morupule B plant was put into operation. However, Morupule B no longer generates enough power to meet the country’s growing energy demand. Doosan has secured the full modernisation contract for the 132-megawatt power plant from Botswana national energy company BPC. Scope of work includes the general overhaul of the existing 3 x 33MW steam turbines as well as the delivery of a brand new turbine and generator by Czech turbine specialist Doosan Škoda Power. The Pilsen-based company will locate the new equipment on the plant’s original foundations, replacing a fourth unit that was previously damaged. The first turbine will go into operation at the sub-Saharan power plant in 2017.
Flenco’s presence in the Project
Flenco is pleased to have been selected as preferred partner by Doosan Skoda Power s.r.o. to supply its auxiliary systems for this project. For further inquiries about this collaboration, you can ask your usual contact person at our Sales Department or complete and send us our contact form.