Power Supply Project for Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Mine, Papua New Guinea

PAUWAY supplied PWC series diesel generator sets for Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Mine in Papua New Guinea. Each unit adopts the configuration of Cummins engine and Stamford alternator, covering small power range from 50KW to 200KW and high power model of 1400KW, providing reliable power guarantee for production lines and partial on-site supporting facilities.

Project Background & Tender Award

Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Mine is a large-scale mineral resource development project in Papua New Guinea. The mining area is located in remote jungle regions with insufficient municipal power grid coverage. The whole mining process requires diversified power supply to meet the load demands of continuous production lines, field office facilities, mining auxiliary equipment, lighting and safety monitoring systems.

Core Technology & Equipment Configuration

Generating Units

All deployed PWC series generator sets are equipped with Cummins engines and Stamford alternators for stable and durable performance. The power spectrum includes small units ranging from 50KW to 200KW as well as high-capacity 1400KW units, flexively matching different load requirements of production and auxiliary facilities within the mining area.

Project Positioning

Comprehensive distributed power supply system for large nickel-cobalt mining project, delivering continuous and stable power for mineral processing production lines, mining machinery, on-site living and safety auxiliary facilities in remote mining areas.

Equipment Features

• Classic combination of Cummins engine and Stamford alternator, high reliability and low failure rate
• Full power coverage from 50KW to 1400KW to satisfy diversified mining load demands
• Optimized damp-proof, anti-corrosion and heat-dissipation design adapting to local tropical rainforest climate

Project Significance & Challenges

Project Value

The matched multi-power generator sets ensured uninterrupted operation of the mineral processing production line, effectively supported the smooth progress of the Ramu nickel-cobalt resource development project, and demonstrated the comprehensive strength of PAUWAY full-range power products in overseas mining projects.

Execution Challenges

Overcame difficulties including long-distance ocean transportation, complex jungle traffic conditions, high temperature and high humidity corrosive environment, and completed graded installation, parallel debugging and long-term stable operation guarantee of multiple sets of units.