Gas to substitute diesel at Orapa plant

The power station is a dual fuel open cycle gas turbines currently operating on diesel and capable to be converted to gas at a later stage, once commercial production is achieved. MEWR Deputy Permanent Secretary Minerals, Nchidzi Mmolawa at a workshop on unconventional gas projects, industry experience and gas-to-power in Gaborone said the ministry will this year float the tender to substitute the expensive diesel generation with CBM gas.

Meanwhile Nchidzi stated that there are two local companies that can supply gas to the Orapa station. “We have Tlou Energy and Kalahari Energy that are at an advanced stage, while one is still starting and not advanced to be able to supply,” he said, further stating that they expect the two companies to show interest in supplying the plant.