Ivory Coast New Energy Station 215KWh

Divo Biomass Power Station, also Soden Biomass Power Station, is a c. 75 MW (101,000 hp) -fired thermal power plant under development in . Société des Energies Nouvelles, an Ivorian IPP is leading the development of this biomass waste-to-energy infrastructure project. The main fuel is intended to be cocoa bean shells, cocoa pod husks and "cocoa sweatings". The (USTDA) has provided partial fund. [pdf]

FAQS about Ivory Coast New Energy Station 215KWh

How much does the Ivory Coast energy station cost?

Moreover, the Ivory Coast aims to boost energy exports with the station’s output while meeting the country’s baseload requirement. The construction phased permitted the creation of approximately 800 jobs and will create 75 permanent positions during operations. Total cost of the project is estimated at €404 million.

How will energy be sold in Ivory Coast?

Energy produced will be sold under a power purchase agreement with the Compagnie Ivoirienne d’Électricité. Ivory Coast is ramping up energy infrastructure development projects in a bid to diversify its energy mix, expand its electric grid, attract sustainable investment, and boost socioeconomic growth.

Will Ivory Coast achieve 45% of its energy mix by 2030?

It is part of the National Action Plan for Renewable Energies 2014-2030 of Ivory Coast which aims to achieve 45% of its energy mix from renewable energies by 2030. The project is a model of circular economy and will have strong social benefits: construction work on the power plant will create at least 500 local jobs.

What is EDF doing to support Ivory Coast's energy transition?

Renewable energy and... As part of its active involvement in supporting Ivory Coast's commitment to the energy transition, EDF is developing an innovative biomass power plant project in partnership with local energy players. Ivory Coast is aiming for an energy mix in which 42% will come from renewable energy by 2030.

How much oil & gas does Ivory Coast have?

Estimates put the field reserves to between 1.5 to 2 billion barrels of oil and about 1.8 to 2.4 trillion cubic feet of gas. Ivory Coast is set to build Africa’s first biomass power plant 100 km east from Abidjan.

How many MW will Ivorian power plant add?

The plant will add 180 megawatts (MW), the equivalent electricity needed to power more than 300,000 Ivorian homes, representing approximately 8% of the country’s current installed capacity and the largest gas power plant in the country.