<p>The project entails the construction of a hydro power station in the Tete province of Mozambique situated along the Zambezi River, 61km downstream from Cahora Bassa. Phase I of the project is estimated to provide 1,500 MW generating capacity with Phase II adding a further 900 MW of capacity. The plant is mid merit and will be able to provide both peak and off peak power. The plant is expected to be able to supply approximately 850 MW of firm power. The electricity generated is expected to be transported down the CESUL transmission line. The proje's anchor customers are expected to be EDM (10% to 20% of offtake) and a power utility of a neighbouring country.</p>
PIDA Code
E.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Hydro Power Plant
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 1,500 MW Mphanda Nkuwa hydro-electric dam in Mozambique.</p>
Description
Capex Cost
2,400.00USD million
Preparation Cost
120.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Resettlement process of appr. 400 households (2000 people). Socio-Enviro Classification: B - limited and/or reversable social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>
Countries
Mozambique, Mozambique, Mozambique
Beneficiary Countries
Mozambique
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique
World Bank
Southern African Development Community
Mozambique - Hidroeléctrica de Mphanda Nkuwa
Southern African Power Pool
South Africa - Transnet
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
31.050000
Longitude
-17.827700