- Ivory Coast has developed a large gas-fired power plant.
- The plant will cover 8 per cent of the country’s energy generation capacity.
The Government of Ivory Coast has launched a mega gas power plant to account for 8 per cent of the country’s generation capacity. This announcement was disclosed by General Electric (GE) yesterday.
The 180-MW Azito Phase IV power plant in the Yopougon district of Abidjan is operated by Azito Energie, while GE provided its gas turbine and other power generation equipment as well as for analytics and controls software. The US supplier also has a deal to service the facility for 20 years.
“Because of its relevance in providing energy to the people of Ivory Coast, the commissioning of the Azito Phase IV power plant is another milestone in ensuring energy efficiency for generations to come,” Azito Energie said in a statement. “The growth of gas power generation plays a critical role in facilitating Ivory Coast’s decarbonisation and energy targets by delivering accessible, affordable and reliable energy across the country.”
According to General Electric, the station can generate enough electricity to power over 300,000 Ivorian homes. Natural gas already provides the majority of the Ivory Coast’s power, although it also relies on hydropower, solar panels and a small amount of biofuels.