Sekaname Energy, Botswana Power Corporation Sign PPA for Pilot Coal Bed Methane Plant

State-owned company Sekaname Energy and Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a pilot coal bed methane (CBM) plant in Sekaname.

This agreement is a significant step for Botswana as the country moves away from coal-fired power generation and towards a more diversified energy mix that includes gas, solar, and wind power. Coal bed methane exploration has been underway in Botswana for many years, and the development of this pilot plant is seen as a stepping stone towards commercial gas production.