Kobong Pumped Storage Dam and Hydropower Plant

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
E.04.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Hydro Power Plant
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information is incomplete. It will be updated regularly as revisions become available. ***Construction of 1,200 MW Kobong pumped storage dam in Lesotho.
Description

The Kobong Project will consist of a 1200 mW pump storage dam and power generation facility constructed along the upper Kobong River, a tributary of the Maliba-mats"’o River which flows into the Katse Dam reservoir. The majority of the power generated at Kobong will be exported to South Africa, while 20 megawatts will be used locally in Lesotho.

Capex Cost
800.00USD million
Preparation Cost
40.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported

Social Risks: Not Reported

Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported

Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Lesotho, Lesotho, South Africa, Lesotho, South Africa
Beneficiary Countries
Lesotho, South Africa
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Lesotho - Ministry of Energy and Meteorology
Lesotho Highlands Development Authority
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
Email
egetahun@outlook.com
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-29.180000
Longitude
28.481600