Senegal is set to take delivery of its First Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) in the middle of May this year.
The FSRU is a Joint Venture (JV) KARMOL between Karpowership and Mitsui OSK Lines.
Karpowership which currently operates a 235MW capacity power ship that supplies about 15% of the country’s electricity needs also plans to switch its power ships to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).
The move to switch to LNG will enable Karpowership to operate a cleaner and sustainable source of energy in the country.
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Speaking on the development, KARMOL Board Member Gokhan Kocak said, “This is a big moment for West Africa and the wider continent, and an exciting time for KARMOL”.
“Usage of FSRUs means we can unlock the benefits of clean and affordable electricity for millions of people, even where countries have no domestic gas production or infrastructure” he added.
The FSRU will set sail for the West African country in early April and on arrival, KARMOL plans to begin operations before the end of June.
Source:www.energynewafrica.com