UK-based maritime engineering consultants HR Wallingford are supporting Quantum Power’s development of an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification facility at Tema, Ghana. The facility will include a floating storage and regasification unit with transfer from conventional LNG carriers.
HR Wallingford is carrying out an advanced feasibility study, which includes metocean, ship mooring and operational assessments, incorporating fully dynamic mooring analysis. Applying world-leading expertise in maritime engineering, HR Wallingford’s engineers and scientists are working closely with Quantum Power to provide an effective solution that will maximise operability of the facility and ensure safe and efficient transfer of LNG.
The LNG import facility will deliver much needed natural gas to the Ghanaian power sector, displacing the more expensive light crude oil that is currently used. This will enhance the security and economic viability of the country’s power sector. Quantum Power aim to deliver first gas by early 2016 in volumes sufficient to fuel up to 1,000 MW of base load generation.
About HR Wallingford
HR Wallingford is an independent engineering and environmental hydraulics organisation. We deliver practical solutions to complex water-related challenges faced by our international clients. A dynamic research programme underpins all that we do and keeps us at the leading edge. Our unique mix of know-how, assets and facilities includes state of the art physical modelling laboratories, a full range of numerical modelling tools and, above all, enthusiastic people with world-renowned skills and expertise.
About Quantum Power
Quantum Power is a developer, owner and operator of electricity, energy and related infrastructure assets throughout Africa. We have abundant experience in all conventional fuel technologies and are especially committed to developing environmentally friendly resources. We deliver a unique combination of African insight through world-class expertise honed by decades of experience around the globe.
We are backed by one of the world’s leading private investors in the marine, commodities and energy sectors, whose affiliated companies operate more than 4,000 MW of power generation capacity worldwide. Our depth and substantial financial resources allow us to move quickly in completing the largest and most complex of projects. This capability, with a proven track record of success working with public and private-sector entities globally, makes Quantum Power the partner of choice for African growth.
Quantum Power focusses on investment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our local teams, based in six African countries, are active in every significant market in the region. We are active investors. By bringing our knowledge base and network to bear, we are able to add substantial value to our projects and acquired assets. We strive to work with the best local partners and management teams. We are constantly developing relationships with capable partners in our target markets.
We adhere to the highest environmental, social and corporate governance and compliance standards and are committed to making long-term contributions to communities in which we operate.