Proton Delta Sunrise power station

Part of the Global Gas Plant Tracker, a Global Energy Monitor and Center for Media and Democracy project.

Proton Delta Sunrise power station is a 500-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant, under construction in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria.

Location

The map below shows the exact location of the power station in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Background

The Project will be built adjacent to two existing power plants -- the Sapele National Integrated Power Project Plant and CMEC/Eurafric Energy Limited Plant [formerly known as Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plant (PHCN)].

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on September 28, 2017.

Project Details

• Sponsor: Proton Energy Ltd.
• Parent company: Proton Energy Ltd.
• Location: Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria
• Coordinates: 5.925611, 5.640089 (exact)
• Gross capacity (under construction):
  • Phase 1: 150 MW
    • Gas turbine units 1-3: 50 MW per unit (to start 2021)
  • Phase 2: 350 MW
    • Combined cycle units (no start date)