Tlou Energy (ASX:TOU) has released its Quarterly Activities Report for the quarter ending 30 September 2024. The report highlights significant progress in the Lesedi Project in Botswana, focusing on generating power from coalbed methane gas. Key infrastructure, including a grid connection power line and substations, are close to completion. The Lesedi electrical substation is 85% complete, with full completion expected by year-end. The company has secured a Tier 1 power generation provider and received financial backing from Dr. Ian Campbell.
Tlou Energy's recent report underscores significant advancements in the Lesedi Project, aiming to generate power using coalbed methane gas in Botswana. With the Lesedi electrical substation nearing 85% completion and key infrastructure almost finished, the company is on track to start initial power generation by mid-2025. Tlou is working to overcome gas production challenges by optimizing water drawdown methods. Financially, the company is supported by Dr. Ian Campbell, who offered a loan facility to aid operations. The strategic location in Botswana benefits Tlou in terms of drilling and customer proximity. Additional exploration in adjacent projects Mamba and Boomslang continues, with all necessary licenses renewed. Tlou Energy aims to expand its power capacity as gas production increases, with ongoing infrastructure development and exploration efforts supporting its growth in the energy sector.
The Lesedi Project is Tlou's most advanced initiative, focusing on a 10MW gas-to-power project. The project targets initial power generation by mid-2025.