Muhoroni Power Plant, Kenya
In 2011 we were appointed by the Kenya Electricity Generation Company Ltd (KenGen) to complete a feasibility study for the development of a new 80MW thermal power plant near the town of Muhoroni in Kenya. The feasibility study involved the selection of the most appropriate generator unit based on the required plant output and the maximum legally allowable transportable load. Once the most appropriate unit was selected (9MW medium speed diesel unit), Mott MacDonald Ireland prepared the preliminary design of the site including fuel storage area, fuel unloading area and fuel oil processing systems, as well as the preliminary design of the connection of the new power station to an existing substation.


Palmarejo & Lazareto Power Station Expansion Project, Cape Verde
In 2011 we were appointed by the Ministry of Tourism, Energy and Industry of the Republic of Cape Verde to complete a feasibility study regarding the proposed extension to the existing power stations located at Palmarejo, Praia, on the island of Santiago and Lazareto, Mindelo, on the island of Sao Vicente. The feasibility study determined that an additional 20MW of medium speed diesel engines at Palmarejo and a further 11MW at Lazareto would be required to meet the immediate growing energy demands of the country. The study included for the conceptual design of the expansion project for both islands.


Fort Victoria, Mauritius
In 2010 Mott MacDonald Ireland were appointed by the Central Electricity Board of Mauritius to complete a feasibility study for the proposed diesel power plant development at Fort Victoria. The feasibility study determined that the existing power station at Fort Victoria be developed by demolishing most of the existing facility and installing six 15MW diesel engine generators in two phases. The study determined; the optimum timing and sequence of the installation of new plant; the preferred unit size; the technical requirements and conceptual design for the expansion project; the optimum upgrades and improvements to the existing distribution system and included an Environmental Impact Assessment which was required by the local authorities in relation to the development.


Military Installation, United Kingdom
In 2010 Mott MacDonald Ireland were retained by a (Confidential) Client to complete a feasibility study for a proposed power plant in the United Kingdom. The feasibility study determined; the optimum rating and number of units required to meet the load growth forecast to 2025; the conceptual design for the power plant; the budget price and cash flow estimates and a preliminary determination of the required stack heights, which was a sensitive issue.


New Providence Phase III Development, Bahamas
In 2008 Mott MacDonald Ireland were commissioned by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation to complete a feasibility study for the proposed extension of the generation capacity at Clifton Pier Power station by the addition of one HFO-fired slow speed generator of 31.5MW rating. The feasibility study determined that a 31.5MW low speed heavy fuel oil fired diesel engine generator was required together with an upgrade to the 132kV transmission project. The study outlined the technical requirements for both these developments.