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News24
24-06-2025
- Business
- News24
Mauritius invites global investors to build 100MW floating power plant
Jeff Overs/BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images Mauritius seeks international investors to establish a floating power plant. 100 megawatts of additional electricity needed by January 2025. Energy diversification initiative aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, which currently account for 80% of the island nation's power mix. Mauritius is inviting international investors to establish and operate a floating power plant as the Indian Ocean island nation seeks to address its growing energy needs, according to a tender issued by the state-owned Central Electricity Board. The proposed plant will run on heavy fuel oil, a request for proposals seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed. READ | Mauritius banks on golf to attract richer visitors Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden told lawmakers on Tuesday that Mauritius requires an additional 100 megawatts of electricity by January next year to meet rising demand. In May, Assirvaden said the floating barge plant initiative aims to diversify energy production sources, ensure greater security of supply and respond to rising energy demand. The contract is expected to last five years, with the barge expected to be anchored off the capital Port Louis and connected to the grid, he said on Tuesday. Mauritius relies heavily on imported fossil fuels that account for about 80% of its power mix. The tender is open to international developers who are required to submit proposals before August, according to the tender document. It did not disclose the plant's projected cost.
CNA
24-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Mauritius seeks investors for floating power plant to meet energy demand
PORT LOUIS :Mauritius is inviting international investors to establish and operate a floating power plant as the Indian Ocean island nation seeks to address its growing energy needs, according to a tender issued by the state-owned Central Electricity Board. The proposed plant will run on heavy fuel oil, a request for proposals seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed. Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden told lawmakers on Tuesday that Mauritius requires an additional 100 megawatts of electricity by January next year to meet rising demand. In May, Assirvaden said the floating barge plant initiative aims to diversify energy production sources, ensure greater security of supply and respond to rising energy demand. The contract is expected to last five years, with the barge expected to be anchored off the capital Port Louis and connected to the grid, he said on Tuesday. Mauritius relies heavily on imported fossil fuels that account for about 80 per cent of its power mix. The tender is open to international developers who are required to submit proposals before August, according to the tender document. It did not disclose the plant's projected cost.
Reuters
24-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Mauritius seeks investors for floating power plant to meet energy demand
PORT LOUIS, June 24 (Reuters) - Mauritius is inviting international investors to establish and operate a floating power plant as the Indian Ocean island nation seeks to address its growing energy needs, according to a tender issued by the state-owned Central Electricity Board. The proposed plant will run on heavy fuel oil, a request for proposals seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed. Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden told lawmakers on Tuesday that Mauritius requires an additional 100 megawatts of electricity by January next year to meet rising demand. In May, Assirvaden said the floating barge plant initiative aims to diversify energy production sources, ensure greater security of supply and respond to rising energy demand. The contract is expected to last five years, with the barge expected to be anchored off the capital Port Louis and connected to the grid, he said on Tuesday. Mauritius relies heavily on imported fossil fuels that account for about 80% of its power mix. The tender is open to international developers who are required to submit proposals before August, according to the tender document. It did not disclose the plant's projected cost.
Bloomberg
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Bloomberg
Mauritius Sees ‘Catastrophic' Water Scenario on Climate Change
Insufficient rainfall since July has put Mauritius on course for a 'catastrophic' water shortage within the next two months, Energy and Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden said. The nation had its second-driest January in 25 years, and it received only 43% of the average rainfall for February, data from the weather service show. Last week, cyclone Garance didn't bring enough rains, with water levels in the Indian Ocean island nation's seven main reservoirs averaging 41%, according to the minister.
