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Mauritius Seeks Floating Power Plant Supply to Avoid Blackouts

Mauritius Central Electricity Board employees repair a power line in Pointe d'Esny.

Photographer: Laura Morosoli/AFP/Getty Images

Mauritius is seeking international bids to supply electricity from a floating plant using heavy fuel oil to bolster capacity and avoid blackouts.

The power barge should have a capacity of between 90 and 110 megawatts, according to a request for proposal issued by the state-owned Central Electricity Board on June 18. The process will close on Aug. 15.