Mauritius Seeks International Investment for Floating Power Plant
Mauritius is calling for international investors to establish a floating power plant to address its growing energy needs. The plant will operate on heavy fuel oil and aims to supply an additional 100 megawatts of electricity by January next year. The project seeks to diversify energy sources and improve supply security.
Mauritius has issued a call to international investors, inviting them to establish and run a floating power plant as part of efforts to meet the island's increasing energy demands. The plant, which will operate on heavy fuel oil, is detailed in a tender document released by the Central Electricity Board.
Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden highlighted the urgent need for an additional 100 megawatts of electricity by January next year. This floating power plant initiative is part of a broader strategy to diversify Mauritius's energy production sources and enhance the nation's energy security.
The project's contract is set for five years, with plans for the barge to be anchored near Port Louis and connected to the national grid. Given that Mauritius's energy supply is heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, this tender represents a critical step in adjusting the country's energy strategy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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