GE technology provides 12mw of power for Lekki Free Zone

GE technology provides 12mw of power for Lekki Free Zone
August 11, 2015 Advocaat Law Practice

With three Waukesha 275GL+ and one VHP 7104GSI gas Enginators, this project is the largest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa using GEs 275GL+ and VHP Enginator technology. The engines wide fuel flexibility and ability to run on compressed natural gas and propane provides operators with a cost-effective alternative to other fuels as well the ability to meet the zones strict environmental guidelines regarding exhaust emissions.

The future of the Lekki Trade Zone is essential to Nigerias growth as West Africas economic driver, said Omodele Doherty, AGM—Business Development of the LFZ. We cannot accomplish our expansion goals without a reliable source of continuous power, which is why we turned to GEs Waukesha technology as a solution.

The LFZ covers a total area of 16,500 hectares and is being developed in a joint venture between the Lagos State Government and the Chinese consortium CCECC-Beyond International Investment & Development Co., Ltd (CCECC-Beyond). The Waukesha Enginators were procured from GE and supplied by China Diesel Support Services Ltd (CDSS), a Hong Kong-based authorized distributor of GEs Waukesha gas engines.

The LFZs (Phase I) electrical power needs and requirements at full occupancy is envisaged to expand to an estimated 540 MW gross capacity, as the LFZ quickly develops into one of the largest free-trade commercial, logistics and manufacturing hubs in West Africa. Development in the LFZ is supported by investment incentives from the Lagos State government and further growth is expected as the area becomes an increasingly important global distribution center.

The Lekki Free Zone is a landmark development that will further consolidate Nigeria as a leading investment destination in Africa, said George Njenga, sub-Saharan region leader for GEs Distributed Power business. We are delighted to provide GEs proven Waukesha power solutions to this important industrial and commercial hub.