Nicolay is an 84.64 MW oil-fired power plant in Mauritius, with operations managed since its commissioning. Ranked #3 of 5 oil plants in Mauritius. This plant's 84.64 MW accounts for 16.95% of Mauritius's total oil capacity of 499 MW. The largest oil plant in Mauritius is Fort William Ceb at 150 MW, making Nicolay 1.77 times smaller. Nearby plants include Fort William Ceb (150 MW, Oil) and Fort George (137.424 MW, Oil). The facility is situated in the Flacq District, approximately 30 km from the capital, Port Louis.
11 years old
Mauritius, Africa
- 4. largest of 23 plants in Mauritius
- #10,950 worldwide by installed capacity
- #502 of 2,478 Oil plants worldwide
- 8.56% of the installed capacity of Mauritius
11 years in operation
Oil fleet average: 28.7 years
State Energy Company of Mauritius operates 2 plants totalling 162 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 905 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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