Overview
Namibe is an operational gas power plant in Angola with a capacity of 11.68 MW. It serves the local grid in the Namibe province.
Namibe is a gas-fired power plant located in the Namibe province of Angola. With a capacity of 11.68 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the country's power generation sector. The plant is operational and contributes to the regional electricity supply. Angola's power generation sector is undergoing expansion, with natural gas playing a growing role alongside hydroelectricity. The Namibe plant operates under national environmental and energy regulations. The plant's location in the coastal city of Namibe supports local industrial and residential electricity needs. As Angola develops its gas infrastructure, facilities like Namibe help diversify the energy mix and reduce reliance on diesel generation.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired power plant, Namibe produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal or oil plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity limits local air quality impacts. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic coast may influence dispersion patterns. Angola's regulatory framework for emissions is evolving, and the plant likely adheres to national standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Namibe power plant is located in the Namibe province of Angola, near the city of Namibe on the Atlantic coast.
The Namibe plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, making it a gas-fired power generation facility.
The Namibe power plant has a capacity of 11.68 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
Gas power plants in Angola operate under national energy and environmental regulations, including emissions standards and licensing requirements from the Ministry of Energy and Water.
The Namibe plant supports local electricity supply in the Namibe province, helping to diversify Angola's energy mix beyond hydroelectricity and reduce reliance on imported fuels.