Mauritius is looking for investors for a floating power plant to help with its energy needs

The state-owned Central Electricity Board of Mauritius has released a tender seeking foreign companies to build and run a floating power plant as the island nation in the Indian Ocean looks to meet its expanding energy needs.

According to a call for proposals obtained by Reuters on Tuesday, the proposed plant will be powered by heavy fuel oil.

In order to satisfy the increasing demand, Mauritius needs an extra 100 megawatts of electricity by January of next year, Public Utilities Minister Patrick Assirvaden informed MPs on Tuesday.
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Assirvaden stated in May that the floating barge plant program seeks to address growing energy demand, diversify energy production sources, and increase supply security.

He announced on Tuesday that the barge would be anchored off the capital Port-Louis and connected to the grid as part of a five-year deal.

Approximately 80% of Mauritius’ power mix is derived from imported fossil fuels.

The procurement document states that international developers are eligible to participate and that they must submit their concepts by August. The estimated cost of the plant was not disclosed.