suggested development of the field has been for a subsea tie back which would potentially make it one of the world's longest. the tie back would connect it to an 800-megawatt power plant to be located near oranjemund. the field would be crucial in meeting namibia's growing energy demand, as the country is currently facing a power crisis. the commissioning of kudu gas and the additional power capacity of 400 mw (half of the total capacity of 800 mw is determined to benefit namibia), the looming power shortages could be prevented.