COAL HNDLG.PORT

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The proposed project aims to assist the Government in developing the country's only port capable of receiving large coal vessels. It includes the construction of a coal handling facility to supply coal to the new 1200MW power station for electricity generation now nearing completion at Sines. The project consists of: (i) a deep water berth within the shelter of a breakwater capable of receiving vessels up to about 150,000 DWT together with a coal stockyard and associated shore works. The project further provides for; (ii) coal handling equipment including vessel unloaders, stacker/reclaimers and a conveyor system at the port. Finally, it involves; (iii) studies relating to port development and management, detailed engineering and construction supervision, and training in port operations. The port is the least-cost solution for coal supply to the power plant under construction at Sines. It has, furthermore, the potential for meeting expanded needs for a projected additional major coal-fired power plant.