Everllence to supply dual-fuel engines for new Mauritanianpower plant

Everllence has won the contract from China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltd. (CNEEC) to supply four high-efficiency 18V51/60DF engines for a new power plant in Nouakchott, Mauritania’s capital. With a total power output of 74 MW, the facility is set to play a key role in closing the existing gap in the country’s electricity supply.

Each engine will deliver 18.5 megawatts of electric power. For this project,  production planning at an early stage and close collaboration with both EPC contractor and end user enabled exceptionally short delivery times — a crucial advantage given Mauritania’s urgent energy needs. Commissioning is planned to be completed by late 2026.

The plant will be operated by SOMELEC, Mauritania’s national utility, which plans to build additional facilities to gradually meet the country’s growing electricity demand.

Ghassan Saab -  Head of Power, Region MEA at Everllence, said: “Everllence is making a vital contribution to stabilizing Mauritania’s energy supply with this power plant. We have been a trusted partner for energy projects across Africa for over half a century. Everllence has realized power plants in more than 30 African countries, contributing over 2.5 GW of installed capacity to the continent.”

Martin Chmiela – Head of Power, Asia Pacific at Everllence, said: “We’re proud that CNEEC is relying on our technology to strengthen the power supply in Mauretania. Our dual-fuel engines offer maximum fuel flexibility. Depending on availability, the engines can seamlessly switch between fuels without compromising performance, ensuring reliable power-generation at all times.”