Critical Equipment Arrives as Otjikoto Biomass Power Station Advances Construction

Critical Equipment Arrives as Otjikoto Biomass Power Station Advances Construction. The Otjikoto Biomass Power Station has marked a significant construction milestone with the arrival of two steam drums, key components for the facility’s two 20 megawatt boilers. The delivery represents an important step forward in the development of the power station as it moves into a crucial phase of its build.

Manufactured in China, the steam drums were transported to Namibia through the Port of Walvis Bay before being moved inland to Tsumeb. Due to their size and weight, the components were classified as abnormal loads, requiring detailed logistical planning, specialised transport arrangements and coordination across long distances to ensure safe delivery.

Steam drums play a central role in thermal power generation. They are used in the process where water is heated and converted into high pressure steam, which then drives turbines to produce electricity. Their installation is therefore considered a major technical stage in the construction of any thermal power facility.

Project teams have confirmed that a 250 ton mobile crane is already positioned on site to handle the offloading and installation process. The presence of heavy lifting equipment signals readiness for the next phase of construction, which focuses on integrating major mechanical components into the plant’s systems.

The arrival of the steam drums indicates that work at the Otjikoto Biomass Power Station is progressing steadily, with visible movement toward the plant’s core infrastructure being put in place. As installation activities begin, attention will shift to ensuring that the equipment is correctly positioned and secured as part of the broader construction schedule.

This milestone underscores continued momentum at the site as the project advances through its most technically demanding stages.