Ubombo Mill is a 13 MW biomass power plant in Swaziland, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is the only biomass facility operated in the country. Ranked #3 of 3 biomass plants in Swaziland. Its 13 MW represents 29.55% of Swaziland's total biomass capacity of 44 MW. The largest biomass plant in Swaziland is Simunye Mill at 17 MW, making Ubombo Mill 1.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Lubombo region of Swaziland, approximately 40 km from the nearest major city, Mbabane.
11 years old
Eswatini, Africa
- 6. largest of 6 plants in Eswatini
- #22,124 worldwide by installed capacity
- #623 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 13.71% of the installed capacity of Eswatini
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Swaziland Electricity Company operates 2 plants totalling 28 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 67 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
Eswatini- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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