• Source: Otjikoto Biomass Power Station

Otjikoto Biomass Power Station (OBPS), is a 40 MW (54,000 hp) biomass-fired thermal power plant under development in Namibia. The power station is owned and under development by NamPower, the national electricity utility company. As raw material, the power station is designed to use wood chips.




Location


The power plant is under construction approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi), north of the town of Tsumeb, in the Oshikoto Region of Namibia. Tsumeb is located approximately 433 kilometres (269 mi) northeast of Windhoek, the largest city and national capital of the country.




Overview


The 40 MW power-generating plant is designed to use as raw material, wood chips derived from shrubs and bushes that grow abundantly in the locality where the power station is located, as a result of woody plant encroachment. NamPower, the owner/developer of the power station intends to integrate the power generated here into the Namibian grid. The power station will burn wood chips to heat water and produce steam. The steam will then be used to turn turbines and generate electricity.




Construction costs and funding


Financing was obtained from various sources as outlined in the table below. The construction budget is calculated as US$151.83 million.




Contractor and timeline


The selected engineering, procurement and construction contractor is Dong Fang Electric International Corporation (DFEIC) of China. Construction was expected to start in H1 2024 and commercial commissioning is expected in Q1 2027. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 15 November 2024 at the construction site.




Macro-economic impacts


Several benefits are expected to accrue from this project including:

It has been estimated that around N$21 million (US$1.14 million) in economic benefits could be achieved, both through the commercial activity along the fuel supply chain and through improved ecosystem services, such as "increased groundwater recharge and improved agricultural productivity in harvested areas".
The project increases the country's generation capacity as it strives to become a net energy exporter by 2030.
This power station is part of Namibia's efforts to reduce dependency on imported electricity.




See also



List of power stations in Namibia
Divo Biomass Power Station
Otjikoto Solar Power Station




References






External links


NamPower Website

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