Karadeniz Powership Osman Khan is the largest in the world, according to Karpowership Ghana
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited has taken delivery of the world’s largest powership, which is scheduled to start operation next month.
The 470-megawatt Karadeniz Powership Osman Khan will be moored at Tema harbour like its previous counterpart, Karadeniz Powership Aysegul Sultan.
A release by Karpowership Ghana on Friday said the new power barge is in fulfilment of a power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The PPA, according to reports, requires Karadeniz to provide a total of 450 MW capacity of power and directly feed it into the national grid for 10 years.
“The 470 MW Powership will supply uninterrupted and reliable electricity at one of the lowest costs to Ghana for thermal power generation with its dual fuel engines and combined cycle power generation technology,” the release signed by Corporate Communications Specialist Sandra Amarquaye said.
“The Powership will initially use low Sulphur Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to generate electricity but the fuel will be converted to Natural Gas as soon as local Natural Gas supplies become available, ensuring cost savings for Ghana.”
It assured that the operations of the power ship will have a significant contribution to Ghana’s electricity supply “as the most reliable power plant in the country and create more employment opportunities”.
Source: 3news.com|Ghana
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