Fuel is a 39.7 MW biomass power plant in Mauritius. Ranked #1 of 5 biomass plants in Mauritius. Its 39.7 MW represents 38.98% of Mauritius's 102 MW total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Mauritius is Fuel at 40 MW, making this facility 1.01 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Fort William Ceb (150 MW, Oil), Fort George (137.424 MW, Oil), and Savannah Estate Sidec power station (105 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Moka District, approximately 20 km from Port Louis.
6 years old
Mauritius, Africa
- 8. largest of 23 plants in Mauritius
- #15,369 worldwide by installed capacity
- #287 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 4.01% of the installed capacity of Mauritius
6 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Mauritius Sugar Syndicate operates 2 plants totalling 52 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 950 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.