Orapa Power Station
| Orapa Power Station | |
|---|---|
| Country | Botswana |
| Location | Orapa Central District |
| Coordinates | 21°19′06″S 25°25′03″E / 21.31833°S 25.41750°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 2011 |
| Operator | Botswana Power Corporation |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural Gas |
| Tertiary fuel | Diesel |
| Power generation | |
| Make and model | GE LM6000 Sprint Simple Cycle |
| Nameplate capacity | 90 MW |
| Annual net output | N/A (Peaking power plant) |
| External links | |
| Website | http://www.bpc.bw |
The Orapa Power Station is a Peak load power generation plant located in the mining town of Orapa in northeastern Botswana in the Central District. It is built within the Debswana Diamond Company Ltd Orapa diamond mine fenced leased area and owned by the Government of Botswana who mandated the Botswana Power Corporation to manage, operate and maintain the facility.