Wärtsilä to Deliver 204 MW Power Plant for Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Pakistan

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Finnish marine technology group Wärtsilä Oyj Abp has secured an order to supply a 204 MW power plant for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Balochistan, Pakistan. The order was placed by Reko Diq Mining Company, a joint venture 50% owned by Barrick Mining Corporation. The plant is designed to support future integration of renewable energy and will feature 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines and supporting systems. Equipment delivery is set to begin in late 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wärtsilä has secured an order to supply a 204 MW power plant for the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project in Pakistan.
  • The order was placed by Reko Diq Mining Company, a joint venture 50% owned by Barrick Mining Corporation.
  • The plant will feature 12 Wärtsilä 50 engines and supporting systems, delivered under an engineering, procurement, and construction contract.
  • The plant is designed to support future integration of renewable energy and will include full heat recovery boilers to support Flexicycle technology.
  • The project aims to create socio-economic value, including increased employment and community development in the region.
  • Wärtsilä's solution aims to enhance operational efficiency in a remote and infrastructure-limited region.
  • The plant will be designed to support grid connection and conversion to alternative fuels.

Statistics:

  • 204 MW: the capacity of the power plant to be delivered by Wärtsilä.
  • 12: the number of Wärtsilä 50 engines and supporting systems to be delivered.
  • 50%: the ownership stake of Reko Diq Mining Company in the joint venture with Barrick Mining Corporation.
  • 2026: the delivery date for the equipment to begin in late 2026.
  • Valuation: Not mentioned in the source material.

Sources:

  • Wärtsilä Oyj Abp
  • Reko Diq Mining Company
  • Barrick Mining Corporation
  • NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT
  • M2 COMMUNICATIONS