The Phakwe Richards Bay Combined Cycle Power Plant is 1,600MW gas fired power project. It is planned in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2026 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Phakwe Richards Bay Gas Power 3. The company has a stake of 100%.
It is a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant that will be used for Baseload. The power plant can run on dual-fuel. The primary fuel being used to power the plant will be natural gas. In case of shortage of natural gas the plant will run on Hydrogen.
The Gas fired project consists of 2 steam turbines.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2026. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.
Contractors involved
GE Vernova will be the turbine supplier for the Gas fired project. The company is expected to provide 2 units of 9HA.02 gas turbines.
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About Phakwe Richards Bay Gas Power 3
Phakwe Richards Bay Gas Power 3 (Pty) Ltd specifically focusing on power generation using fossil fuels. It specializes in the generation of electricity through the combustion of coal, oil, or natural gas. The company is headquartered in Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
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