Chipata power station

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Chipata power station is a proposed 300-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station in Zambia.

Location

The map below shows Chipata, the approximate location where the plant would be built.

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Background

In September 2018 it was reported that private company Black Rhino Group plans to set up a 300 megawatt thermal power plant in Chipata – Eastern province. Power will be exported to Mozambique and Malawi. The company will use coal from Mozambique to produce the power.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Black Rhino Group
• Parent company: Blackstone
• Location: Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia
• Coordinates: -13.645278, 32.646389 (approximate)
• Status: Announced
• Gross Capacity: 300 MW
• Type:
• Projected in service:
• Coal Type:
• Coal Source: Mozambique
• Source of financing:

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