Acwa has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development, financing, construction and operation of the N’diago 230 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant in Mauritania.
The signing marks the official launch of Mauritania’s first
large-scale gas-fired IPP, paving the way for private sector participation in
the country’s power sector.
The plant will deliver 230 MW of baseload capacity using
high-efficiency CCGT technology, integrating Mauritania’s domestic natural gas
resources into the national grid, strengthening reliability and reducing the
fuel intensity of generation compared with conventional thermal plants.
Hashim Ghabashi, President Africa Region Acwa said: “The
signing of the PPP and PPA for the N’diago project is a defining moment for
Mauritania’s power sector and a strong endorsement of the partnership we are
building with the Mauritanian Government. Years of close collaboration have led
to this achievement - unlocking domestic gas to deliver reliable, affordable
electricity, and putting 230 MW of high-efficiency CCGT capacity to productive
use. This bankable structure not only strengthens the country’s platform for
industrial growth and energy security but also opens the door for further
private investment, giving Acwa a deeper foothold in West Africa. This is the
kind of disciplined, integrated delivery our model is built for.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service
