Kainji is a 980MW hydro power project. It is planned on Niger river/basin in Niger, Nigeria. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 1964 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 1968. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by Mainstream Energy Solutions and Power Construction Corporation of China. The project is currently owned by Mainstream Energy Solutions with a stake of 100%.
The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 15,000 million cubic meter. The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, is expected to be 12 in number. The penstock diameter will be 8.55m.
Kainji (Phase-Units 1G3 & 1G4) consists of 2 turbines.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 1964. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 1968.
Contractors involved
Kainji (Phase-1-Kainji Unit no. 10) will be equipped with The English Electric kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 80MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-1-Kainji Unit no. 9) will be equipped with The English Electric kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 80MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-2-Kainji Unit no. 12) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 100MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-3-Kainji Unit no. 3,5,6) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro propeller turbines. The phase consists of 2 turbines with 120MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-4-Kainji Unit no. 11) will be equipped with Andritz Hydro kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 100MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-5-Kainji Unit no. 7) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 80MW nameplate capacity.
Kainji (Phase-5-Rehabilitation Unit no.8) will be equipped with GE Renewable Energy kaplan turbine. The phase consists of 1 turbine with 80MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 1 electric generator for the Kainji (Phase-1-Kainji Unit no. 10). The generator capacity is likely to be 85 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 1 electric generator for the Kainji (Phase-1-Kainji Unit no. 9). The generator capacity is likely to be 85 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 1 electric generator for the Kainji (Phase-5-Kainji Unit no. 7). The generator capacity is likely to be 85 MVA.
GE Renewable Energy is expected to supply 1 electric generator for the Kainji (Phase-5-Rehabilitation Unit no.8). The generator capacity is likely to be 85 MVA.
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About Mainstream Energy Solutions
Mainstream Energy Solutions Ltd. (Mainstream Energy Solutions) is a hydroelectric power generation plant. The Company generates electricity and sells it to distributors. It is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria.
About Power Construction Corporation of China
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is an integrated construction company. It provides contracting, survey, and design services for water conservation, wind power, thermal power, hydropower projects, and power and infrastructure projects. PowerChina also manufactures power station auxiliary equipment and metal component products. The company offers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to hydropower, waterworks, thermal power, energy, and transmission and distribution projects. It carries out real estate, investment, and finance businesses, and provides operations and maintenance (O&M) services. It has presence in East and Southern Africa, Central and West Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Euro-Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. PowerChina is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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