Mozambique Approved Environmental Impact Study To Build Coal-Fired Power Plant In Benga, Tete

Government of Mozambique has approved the environmental impact study for the construction of coal power plants in the region Benga, Tete Province. Electric coal development will be done by the mining company Riversdale. Coal power plant project using coal as an energy power plants Benga. Electric coal development was done in two stages. The first phase operational in 2013 with a capacity of 500 megawatts of electricity generated. Then the second phase will produce 2,000 megawatts of electricity.

Feasibility study conducted by mining companies exploring in Riversdale show Benga coal mines coal can produce as many as 5.3 million tons of coal per year. Production of coal will last for 5 years (2009-2014). It is estimated that coal reserves in Benga 273.3 million tons, consisting of 181.3 million has been proven coal and coal, 92 million still in the research process.

Riversdale, an Australian mining company which has exploration concessions in Benga coal mines for 25 years. Mozambique government hoped the building of coal power plants and coal mining exploration in Benga, Tete Province can provide employment opportunities for people who are in coal mining areas and promote economic Benga province of Tete.