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 ImagesMauritius 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.