Gas to Produce Electricity

11 years, 1 month ago - March 15, 2013

Produce electricity from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This is a new project starts have put the government and the Central Electricity Board (CEB).

However, this is a long term project. CEB has the necessary funds to carry out a feasibility study. If the cost seems prohibitive, authorities weigh in favor of this project will allow the country to have in the future of clean energy.

The plant has the CEB in St. Louis currently uses heavy oil to produce energy, but can also use LPG. Moreover, the organization already has a field of seven acres at Bain des Dames, where a production unit may be installed. LPG is widely used in other countries for ley electrical energy.

A new project to meet increased demand

The project to produce electricity from LPG aims to meet domestic demand in terms of power. In addition, if the country has a fleet of LPG, it may also be useful for cars, many Mauritians who have installed LPG kits.

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) will soon begin a feasibility study for this project. Subsequently, the authorities may assess the actual cost of the project for Mauritius, says someone familiar with the matter. An increase of 6 to 8% of consumption is expected in the coming years and it is in this context that the CEB intends to move forward with this innovative project. Already in February, in terms of energy, it reached a peak consumption of 428 megawatt.

Currently, 420,000 consumers are connected to the CEB. From 2003 to 2012, the organization has installed 237 megawatts on its network. A Midlands Dam, the CEB has recently installed a small hydroelectric plant to be operational soon and energy that will be produced will be added to the distribution of CEB. At this time, the CEB can produce up to 574 megawatts and 702 megawatts will need by 2022, in nine years.

Text by Le Matinal

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