Owner's engineer for hybrid power plants at two mining sites in Guinea and Mali

In an effort to provide the African mining industry with clean and sustainable energy, Vivo Energy, the client, is building two hybrid power plants in the gold mine of Kiniero, Guinea, and the lithium mine of Goulamina, Mali. These power plants, with a capacity in the megawatt range, will incorporate photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and diesel gensets. As owner’s engineer, Fichtner supported Vivo Energy in selecting an international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor through a competitive bidding process. In order to ensure the optimal operation of these hybrid plants, Fichtner is conducting a detailed design review and supervising the construction of both conventional and renewable energy assets, as well as the power distribution and energy management system.