Finnish technology company Wärtsilä will supply a 204 MW power generation plant for the Reko Diqel project. This initiative, located in Balochistan, Pakistan, is being managed by Reko Diq Mining Company(RDMC), a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation.
Energy infrastructure adapted to the Reko Diqel project
The plant will consist of 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines and heat recovery boilers that will allow the integration of Flexicycle technology, adding steam turbines. The development is designed to enable the future transition to alternative fuels, which represents an important step towards operational sustainability.
As stipulated, the infrastructure will be delivered under an EPC contract, with an estimated delivery date of the end of 2026. The plant will be built with capabilities to integrate with renewable energies and the national power grid.
The Reko Diq project stands out for its vast copper and gold reserves, while the impact it will have on the country’s energy and industrial development. The new Wärtsilä Wärtsilä plant will ensure a reliable and cost-effective power supply, essential for mining operations in a remote region like Balochistan.
Mining is a key sector with one of the greatest growth potentials for Pakistan’s future.
Projects such as Reko Diq, with large gold and copper reserves, are crucial to unlock the sector’s potential and help Pakistan improve its GDP.
The country possesses vast untapped mineral resources, such as copper, gold, lithium and rare earths, which are crucial to the global energy transition and technological advances.
Alexandre Eykerman, Business Manager Energy, Wärtsilä Energy.
Wärtsilä 50 engines are designed to operate in demanding conditions and allow for future adaptations towards the use of cleaner energy. This aligns the mining operation with global decarbonization goals.
In the long term, the plant can be part of a hybrid ecosystem, integrating thermal energy and renewable sources. This modular and scalable approach ensures continuous and efficient operation, even in regions with limited infrastructure.
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