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Tanzania launches 150 MW solar tender
Tanzanian power utility Tanesco wants to build solar plants across six regions. Successful projects will range from 20 MW to 50 MW in size and the tender has been launched as the nation tries to ramp up solar’s share of its energy mix.
September 24, 2018 Emiliano Bellini
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The Dodoma region, that includes the Tanzanian capital, will be one of the areas to benefit from solar under the utility's plans.
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Tanzania’s state-owned power utility the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd (Tanesco) has issued a request for qualification for the construction of several large-scale PV projects with a combined capacity of 150 MW.
Through the tender, Tanesco aims to procure power generation from plants in the regions of Dodoma, Singida, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Simiyu and Iringa over the next two years, according to the document.
The selected projects will be between 20 MW and 50 MW in size, and developers will have to undertake feasibility studies and finance, build, own, operate and transfer the projects. Project proposals must be submitted by October 19.
African nation could obtain all its power from renewables by 2050
If implemented, the tender scheme would be the first real attempt to bring large-scale solar to the sub-Saharan African nation. With a population of around 59 million people and access rates to electricity ranging around 32%, Tanzania has implemented mini-grid solar projects to improve the share of renewables in its energy mix. The last two projects of this kind are being implemented by Tanzanian mini-grid operator Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd.
Around 57% of Tanesco’s installed power generation capacity comes from 696.3 MW of thermal gas and diesel power plants, with the remaining 43% represented by 561.8 MW of hydropower. The company operates a further 52.2 MW of off-grid diesel plants.
According to a recent study published by the Institute for Sustainable Futures of the University of Technology Sydney, the Climate Action Network Tanzania, Bread for the World and the World Future Council, Tanzania has the potential to cover its electricity demand entirely from renewables by 2050.

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Tanzania invites developers for 150 MW of solar, 200 MW of wind projects
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September 26 (Renewables Now) - Tanzania Electric Supply Co Ltd (TANESCO) last week published tender invitations for the development of 150 MWp and 200 MW of wind projects across the country.

TANESCO is seeking developers to conduct feasibility study, finance, build, own, operate and transfer solar power projects of at least 20 MWp and up to 50 MWp. The government-owned utility will procure power from the projects, to be located in the Dodoma, Singida, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Simiyu and Iringa regions.

The wind invitation for qalification (IfQ) is looking for applicants to develop "some of the planned wind power projects" in the country. The project should be located in the Singida, Njombe and Dodoma regions and be completed between 2018 and 2020. Their size should be of at least 50 MW, with up to 100 MW of capacity to be connected in one substation.

Both invitations read that "[p]rospective developers who have earlier expressed their interests to develop wind [/solar]power projects by way of concept note, MoU or any other form and have submitted documents to TANESCO are advised to participate in this tendering process."

The deadline for applications in both processes is October 19.

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Kibo Energy moves closer to landing permits for Tanzania coal-to-power project
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The mining element of the proposed coal-to-power project has been recommended for a licence
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Talks over a power purchase agreement and a tender process are underway
Kibo Energy PLC (LON:KIBO) told investors that it moved closer to securing permits for the Mbeya coal to Power Project (MCPP) in Tanzania.
The company, in a statement, revealed that the mining element of the project had now been recommended for a special mining licence from Tanzania’s mining commission.

"Receipt of the special mining licence will be a further box ticked in the MCPP's development plan,” said Louis Coetzee, Kibo chief executive.
“Whilst timelines could be affected by TANESCO's recent initiation of a tender process, the strong fundamentals of the project remain unaffected: the MCPP is a key energy project positioned to help alleviate Tanzania's acute power deficit.”
READ: US industry giant to help Kibo develop its energy projects
The company said it has now asked the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO) for ‘further clarification’ regarding the potential impacts of a new tender process for coal power projects on its ongoing negotiations for a power purchase agreement.
It has now, nonetheless, engaged in the tender process and has obtained the relevant documentation for submission of the tender qualification.
The company also noted that Kibo qualifies on each of the broad technical criteria outlined in the tender documentation, and, it is at a ‘significantly more advanced development stage’ for most of the minimum requirements.
Coetzee added: “With local, governmental and international support, we remain focused and confident on advancing the project through the very last steps of the planning and development phase to first power production.
“We believe we remain firmly on course to deliver the MCPP and our two other utility-scale projects in Botswana and Mozambique respectively."

Kibo Energy moves closer to landing permits for Tanzania coal-to-power project
 
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Tanzania Sees Uganda Gas Pipeline Kicking Off in Three Years
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Kenneth Karuri
Thu Sep 27 2018 07:48:39 GMT+0200 (CEST)Updated on Thu Sep 27 2018 14:46:43 GMT+0200 (CEST)
  • Almost 30 companies are keen to conduct feasibility study
  • Tanzania has 57 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves
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The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. is confident a natural-gas pipeline to Uganda will start in 2021, according to acting Managing Director Kapuulya Musomba.


At least 29 companies have shown interest in conducting a feasibility study and constructing the pipeline that will pump gas to western Uganda to power iron and steel factories, Musomba said in an interview in Tanzania’s commercial hub, Dar es Salaam. He didn’t provide any names.




“We expect the feasibility study to be concluded by June next year,” he said on the sidelines of an oil and gas conference. Funding will be sought in 2019 and 2020 “and then construction will start in 2021.”



TPDC set an Aug. 24 deadline for submission of tender documents to conduct the study. Tanzania and Uganda have already signed an agreement for the pipeline that will start in Dar es Salaam, pass through Tanga port on the Indian Ocean and Mwanza, a port city on Lake Victoria, before crossing to Uganda.


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The two nations plan a separate pipeline to transport Uganda’s crude to Tanga port. Tanzania is positioning itself to become an energy hub within a decade and plans to supply gas, of which it has about 57 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves, to other east African nations.


“About 10 to 15 regions in East Africa will benefit from the pipeline that will also serve as a catalyst for oil and gas exploration,” Musomba said.
The state intends to connect seven factories with natural gas during this financial year and at least 80 companies in the next four years, he said.
Musomba is optimistic gas will finally be pumped from the $30 billion planned liquefied natural-gas plant in Lindi region by 2026-27. Negotiations for the stalled project are still on with companies including Exxon Mobil Corp., and Equinor ASA, he said.


Construction of the plant that will have the capacity to process 10 million metric tons annually was initially scheduled for completion in 2020, according to TPDC. When complete, it will add to projects in Mozambique, making the region a hub for the fuel.
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New plant to add 240MW to Tanzania grid


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A Tanesco power supply substation. Tanzania’s Kinyerezi II power plant will be commissioned in the next few weeks. FILE PHOTO | NMG
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  • Tanzania’s first combined cycle power plant is expected to add over 240MW to the national power grid on completion.
  • The power plant will use six Mitsubishi Hitachi H-25 gas turbines and generators to produce electricity.

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Tanzania’s Kinyerezi II power plant will be commissioned in the next few weeks.
The country’s first combined cycle power plant is expected to add over 240MW to the national power grid on completion.

According to Shoji Watanabe, the project general manager, the power generated by the plant will be enough to cater for nearly 20 per cent of the country’s total power needs.
The power plant will use six Mitsubishi Hitachi H-25 gas turbines and generators to produce electricity.

The $344 million project is funded 85 per cent by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and Japan Bank for International Co-operation, while the government of Tanzania covers the rest of the cost.

As of May, Tanzania’s installed capacity was 1,517.47 MW against a demand of 1,100MW.
Kinyerezi I, which is already operational, generates 150 MW, with a target of 335MW by February 2019.

Tanzania is also building two new gas-fired plants — Kinyerezi III, with a capacity to generate 600MW and the 450MW Kinyerezi IV — bringing the total capacity at the Kinyerezi complex to 1,625MW.

Dr Alexander Kyaruzi, chairman of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) board, said the proven natural gas reserves of 57.54 trillion cubic feet will deliver 5,000MW by 2020 and 10,000MW by 2025.

In addition, Tanzania plans to launch construction of a $2 billion hydroelectricity power and Stiegler’s Gorge station before the end of the year. The plant will add 2,100MW to the national grid.

President John Magufuli said last year that the country need to invest about $46.2 billion over the next 20 years to give a face-lift to its ageing energy infrastructure and meet soaring electricity demand.

http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/bus...Tanzania-grid/2560-4787762-2absaoz/index.html
 
TANZANIA: Ngozi’s geothermal project will require a $821 million investment
By Jean Marie Takouleu - Published on October 4 2018 / Modified on October 4 2018

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The Tanzanian government recently announced that it will need to invest $821 million for the Ngozi geothermal project in the south-western part of the country. The latter will generate 600 MW of electricity through a public-private partnership.

Tanzania has become one of the main attractions for private investment in East Africa. More than ever, the country needs investors to drive its economy. Recently, the government launched a call for private renewable energy producers for 350 MW of electricity in solar and wind power. According to a September 2018 report by the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), the country is seeking a total of $14 billion in the oil, gas and energy sectors.

According to Geoffrey Mwambe, ICT Director, investors are expected to finance several projects in the form of public-private partnerships and joint ventures.

The latest announcement is from Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco), the public company responsible for the production and distribution of electricity. The company is working to complete a round of financing to accelerate the launch of the Ngozi geothermal project by $821 million in the south-western Mbeya region of the country, bordering Zambia and Malawi. The plant will have to produce 600 MW of electricity by 2025.

A two-phase project
Ngozi’s geothermal project will be carried out in two phases. The first is to produce 200 MW and 400 MW for Phase II. The latter also includes the construction of an 18 km transmission line between Ngozi and Mwakibete, also in the Mbeya region.

Exploration of the Ngozi geothermal project is still ongoing. This phase of the project was funded to the tune of $21.7 million by the Climate Investment Fund (CIF). The funding is part of the CIF’s Renewable Energy Expansion Program (REEP). Of the amount injected, $5 million represents a loan and $16.73 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB).

According to Tanzania Geothermal Development Company (TGDC), the country has a geothermal potential of 5,000 MW. Throughout Tanzania, 50 sites have therefore been identified to exploit this clean energy found in Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Mara in the north; Rufiji Valley in the east and Rukwa and Mbeya in the south. The future Ngozi geothermal power plant (in Mbeya) will produce 200 MW of electricity by 2020.

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Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects
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(Ecofin Agency) - Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission lines projects it is developing. This is the total amount needed for the projects selected by Tanzania Investment Centre and which the country will seek funding for this year.

Among the projects presented are three transmission lines, a combined cycle power plant, a geothermal plant, three hydroelectric plants, and one coal-fired plant.

The first transmission line that will connect Chalinze and Dodoma, will have a generation capacity of 400 KV and will span over 350 km. Its construction cost is estimated at $122.5 million.

The second line will be 253 km long between Mtwara and Somanga with a 400 kV energy generating capacity for an estimated cost of $231.1 million.

Somanga will also be linked to Kinyerezi by another 400 Kv transmission line of 198 KM and estimated at $150 million.
The combined cycle power plant presented is that of Somanga Fungu with a 320 MW generation capacity for $413.3 million.

Tanzania is also seeking funds for the Ngozi geothermal plant with a combined capacity of 600 MW. During phase I, a 200 MW plant will be built for $821 million.

The first hydroelectric plant the country is seeking funds for is the 87MW Kakano’s which will require $379.4 million.

There is also the Rumakali one with a 222 MW capacity. The construction of such infrastructure will cost $344 million subject to actualization of the feasibility study. In the framework of this project, a 400 Kv transmission line of 150 Km will be built between Rumakali and Mbeya. It will require $44.22 million.

The 358 MW Ruhudji hydroelectric plant will be the largest of all. It will cost $407.4 million subject to actualization of the feasibility studies. $53,2 million will also be required for the construction of a 400Kv line that will transport its production to Kisada substation located 170 km from Ruhudji.

Finally, the country will need $645.75 million for a 300 MW coal-powered plant in Mchuchuma. This project’s feasibility studies also need to be actualized.

All these projects, with the exception of Somanga Fungu combined cycle plant and Chalinze-Dodoma transmission line will be developed by Tanesco, Tanzania’s company in charge of the energy sector.

Let’s remind that in 2017, Tanzania attracted $1.35 billion foreign direct investments, thus becoming the leading destination of such financing in East Africa.

Gwladys Johnson Akinocho

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects
 
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Tanzania launches 150 MW solar tender
Tanzanian power utility Tanesco wants to build solar plants across six regions. Successful projects will range from 20 MW to 50 MW in size and the tender has been launched as the nation tries to ramp up solar’s share of its energy mix.
September 24, 2018 Emiliano Bellini
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The Dodoma region, that includes the Tanzanian capital, will be one of the areas to benefit from solar under the utility's plans.
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Tanzania’s state-owned power utility the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd (Tanesco) has issued a request for qualification for the construction of several large-scale PV projects with a combined capacity of 150 MW.
Through the tender, Tanesco aims to procure power generation from plants in the regions of Dodoma, Singida, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Simiyu and Iringa over the next two years, according to the document.
The selected projects will be between 20 MW and 50 MW in size, and developers will have to undertake feasibility studies and finance, build, own, operate and transfer the projects. Project proposals must be submitted by October 19.
African nation could obtain all its power from renewables by 2050
If implemented, the tender scheme would be the first real attempt to bring large-scale solar to the sub-Saharan African nation. With a population of around 59 million people and access rates to electricity ranging around 32%, Tanzania has implemented mini-grid solar projects to improve the share of renewables in its energy mix. The last two projects of this kind are being implemented by Tanzanian mini-grid operator Jumeme Rural Power Supply Ltd.
Around 57% of Tanesco’s installed power generation capacity comes from 696.3 MW of thermal gas and diesel power plants, with the remaining 43% represented by 561.8 MW of hydropower. The company operates a further 52.2 MW of off-grid diesel plants.
According to a recent study published by the Institute for Sustainable Futures of the University of Technology Sydney, the Climate Action Network Tanzania, Bread for the World and the World Future Council, Tanzania has the potential to cover its electricity demand entirely from renewables by 2050.

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    - Thursday, 27 September 2018 - 17:48


Follow @ecofinagency
(Ecofin Agency) - Tanzania will need $3.611 billion to complete the nine power plants and transmission lines projects it is developing. This is the total amount needed for the projects selected by Tanzania Investment Centre and which the country will seek funding for this year.

Among the projects presented are three transmission lines, a combined cycle power plant, a geothermal plant, three hydroelectric plants, and one coal-fired plant.

The first transmission line that will connect Chalinze and Dodoma, will have a generation capacity of 400 KV and will span over 350 km. Its construction cost is estimated at $122.5 million.

The second line will be 253 km long between Mtwara and Somanga with a 400 kV energy generating capacity for an estimated cost of $231.1 million.

Somanga will also be linked to Kinyerezi by another 400 Kv transmission line of 198 KM and estimated at $150 million.
The combined cycle power plant presented is that of Somanga Fungu with a 320 MW generation capacity for $413.3 million.

Tanzania is also seeking funds for the Ngozi geothermal plant with a combined capacity of 600 MW. During phase I, a 200 MW plant will be built for $821 million.

The first hydroelectric plant the country is seeking funds for is the 87MW Kakano’s which will require $379.4 million.

There is also the Rumakali one with a 222 MW capacity. The construction of such infrastructure will cost $344 million subject to actualization of the feasibility study. In the framework of this project, a 400 Kv transmission line of 150 Km will be built between Rumakali and Mbeya. It will require $44.22 million.

The 358 MW Ruhudji hydroelectric plant will be the largest of all. It will cost $407.4 million subject to actualization of the feasibility studies. $53,2 million will also be required for the construction of a 400Kv line that will transport its production to Kisada substation located 170 km from Ruhudji.

Finally, the country will need $645.75 million for a 300 MW coal-powered plant in Mchuchuma. This project’s feasibility studies also need to be actualized.

All these projects, with the exception of Somanga Fungu combined cycle plant and Chalinze-Dodoma transmission line will be developed by Tanesco, Tanzania’s company in charge of the energy sector.

Let’s remind that in 2017, Tanzania attracted $1.35 billion foreign direct investments, thus becoming the leading destination of such financing in East Africa.

Gwladys Johnson Akinocho

Tanzania seeks $3.6 billion for 9 energy projects
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Shell, Equinor Commit to Tanzania LNG as They Await Host Accord
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Kenneth Karuri
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Paul Burkhardt
Mon Oct 15 2018 09:02:22 GMT+0200 (CEST)
  • Oil majors and partners including Exxon ‘committed’ to project
  • Host Government Agreement is next step to realizing terminal
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Equinor ASA said they’re committed to a project that will allow the export of natural gas from Tanzania.


Proposals to build a $30 billion liquefied-natural-gas plant, in gestation since 2014, have been clouded by policy uncertainty in Tanzania’s extractives industry. Investor sentiment toward the East African nation has been soured by the government’s overhaul of mining legislation that’s enabled it to renegotiate contracts.






Still, companies involved in the country’s gas industry maintain they’re prepared to move forward.




“For now, the focus is on agreeing to the Host Government Agreement that is to set the legislative, regulatory and fiscal terms for the project,” Sally Donaldson, a spokeswoman for Shell, said in an emailed response to questions. Before a final investment decision is reached, an engineering study must be conducted that will last about two years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars, she said. Construction of the plant is expected to take as long as five years.


Negotiations on the HGA have been continuing “for some time, and the actual commencement of construction seems to be a long way off,” said Jacques Nel, an analyst at NKC Africa Economics in Paarl, South Africa.
‘Hard-Line Approach’

“The government’s hard-line approach to dealing with large foreign investors in the natural resources sector also puts a dampener on foreign investor sentiment, particularly when considering the magnitude and timelines of LNG investments,” he said.


The government is working on ways to enable the project to proceed, according to Kapuulya Musomba, acting managing director of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. In April, it invited bids for a transaction adviser to negotiate terms of the project, which was originally scheduled for completion in 2020.

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“We would like to see this project happen,” having already spent $2 billion on exploration, said Torgrim Reitan, Equinor’s executive vice president for development and production. “What we need now is clarity on the commercial framework. When that is settled then it will allow us to move forward.”


Equinor is the operator and holds the majority of the working interest in Block 2. Exxon Mobil Corp., which has a 35 percent stake, said it’s cooperating with the government to realize the LNG project. Shell and Ophir Energy Plc hold interests in Tanzania’s Blocks 1 and 4.
— With assistance by Kelly Gilblom
 
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