Energy and Mining

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Tanzania-Malawi Transmission Interconnector (Malawi section)

PIDA Code
E.02.04.02
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 the Malawi section of the Tanzania-Malawi transmission interconnector.</p>
Description

<p>This project involves a feasibility study for the 400 kV Malawi-Tanzania inter-connector, which will run from Nkhoma, in Malawi, to Tanzania through Songwe. The Malawi&acirc;&euro;"Tanzania link will interconnect the SAPP with the Eastern African Power&Acirc; Pool, making Malawi a key player in African power trade.</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Malawi, Malawi, Tanzania, Malawi, Tanzania
Beneficiary Countries
Malawi, Tanzania
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Malawi - Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi
Malawi - Ministry of Natural Resources
Energy and Mining
Southern African Development Community
Email
jannis.perzlmeier@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-17.830000
Longitude
31.053400
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Mozambique-Malawi Transmission Interconnector (Malawi section)

PIDA Code
E.02.05.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
1
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Power Interconnector
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of Malawi section approximately 200 km of 400 kV (initial operation at 220 kV) Mozambique-Malawi transmission interconnector, which will connect Malawi to the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP).
Description

<p>The project entails the construction of a 200 km, 400 kV(initially 220 kV) power line from Matambo substation, in Mozambique, to Phombeya, north of Blantyre. The first assignment will involve the design, supply and installation of the 400 kV overhead transmission line from the Mozambique-Malawi border to a new substation at Phombeya. The second assignment will entail the design, supply and installation of the new 400 kV Phombeya substation. Other assignments include extension of Matambo substation (Mozambique) and upgrading of SCADA systems (EDM).</p>

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
2.00
Operation Cost
120.00
Project Risk

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Countries
Malawi, Malawi, Mozambique, Malawi, Mozambique
Beneficiary Countries
Malawi, Mozambique
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Malawi - Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi
Malawi - Ministry of Natural Resources
Energy and Mining
Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique
Southern African Development Community
Southern African Power Pool
World Bank
Email
jannis.perzlmeier@giz.de
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
-15.880000
Longitude
34.227900
Energy and Mining