- Africa Power Services has started full commissioning of six Wärtsilä 32-type engines at its C&I plant for Managem’s Boto gold mine in Senegal.
Morocco’s largest mining company Managem took control of the Boto gold project in Senegal under a deal worth $197 million in April 2023. The deal was part of a transaction to buy the assets of Canada’s Iamgold, which also include mines in Mali and Guinea, for a total of $282 million.
“The mine is remotely located and has no connection to the grid. This power plant is therefore crucial for its operations, and we needed to find a partner capable of providing reliable supply of electricity. Wärtsilä’s track record is outstanding and they were offering the best equipment and best delivery times for this fast-track project,” said Romain Darracq, Head of Sales Support at APS.
“The configuration provides good flexibility and optimal performance of the power plant under varied load demands. Wärtsilä has a strong presence in Africa with its regional setup in Dakar effectively supporting the customers’ operations throughout the lifecycle of their power plants,” commented Sameer Poredi, Business Development Manager, Lifecycle at Wärtsilä Energy.
The Wärtsilä 32 engine generating set has established a reputation for reliability during 30 years of successful operations, delivering more than 8,000 MW of energy to customers around the world. Its fast-starting flexibility supports the integration of intermittent supplies of renewable energy, such as wind and solar, into power systems by enabling efficient grid balancing.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
