ZTK Transmission Interconnector (Tanzania section -Mbeya to Tunduma)

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
PIDA Code
E.02.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Feasibility
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>Construction of 122km / 400 kV section of the ZTK transmission interconnector from Mbeya (Tanzania) to Tunduma (border with Zambia).</p>
Description

<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 400kV, 292km Iringa - Kisada - Mbeya transmission line,&Acirc; 122km of 400kV Mbeya - Tunduma transmission line and 4km of 400kV transmission line from Tunduma to Border of Zambia.&Acirc; </p>

Capex Cost
123.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
2.46
Project Risk

<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Minimal Social Risks: Minimal Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>

Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia
Stakeholders
East African Community
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company
Eastern Africa Power Pool
Southern African Development Community
African Union Development Agency
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Tanzania Ministry of Energy
World Bank
Agence Franaaise de Developement
Agence Franaaise de Developement
World Bank
Updated Date
Latitude
-8.910000
Longitude
33.460800