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News and information about the hydroelectric industry in Africa, including contract awards, new development projects, and multilateral bank financing.
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Uganda to resume work on 600-MW Karuma hydropower project
06/14/2013
Uganda has received a US$500 million credit from China that will allow for construction of the 600-MW Karuma hydropower project, sources have reported. |
AfDB increases Grand Inga hydropower project financing
06/13/2013
Two African Development Bank (AfDB) grants totaling US$5.25 million awarded to the Democratic Republic of Congo will help provide technical assistance for the development of the Inga 3 hydropower project. |
Indian developer signs MOU for two Nigerian hydro projects
06/10/2013
India's Skipper Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian state of Kano to develop small hydroelectric projects at the Tiga and Challawa dams, HydroWorld.com has learned. |
Zambia extends EPC contractor call for 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydro development project
06/06/2013
Zambia Electricity Supply Corp. (ZESCO) has extended the deadline for applications for pre-qualification to construct the 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydroelectric development project on an engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) basis. |
Voith consortium to refurbish hydro turbines at Inga 1
06/04/2013
Voith has been awarded a US$76 million contract by utility Societe Nationale d'Electricite (SNEL) to rehabilitate two turbine units inside the 350-MW Inga 1 hydro project, the company has announced. |
Nile Lakes states seek feasibility study, environmental assessment of Rwanda water resources management project
06/03/2013
Nile Equatorial Lakes states invite expressions of interest from consultants to perform a feasibility study and social and environmental assessment of irrigation development and water resources management, including hydropower, in Rwanda's Muvumba River Valley. |
RusHydro, Mainstream Energy to rehabilitate pair of Nigerian hydropower projects
05/22/2013
JSC RusHydro has signed a deal that will see the Russian energy conglomerate manage and modernize a pair of hydroelectric projects in Nigeria. |
Cameroon seeks Sanaga Basin water resources management including hydropower
05/21/2013
Cameroon utility Electricity Development Corp. (EDC) invites expressions of interest from consultants to develop a framework for integrated water resources management in the Sanaga River Basin, site of more than half of Cameroon's 13,700 MW of hydropower potential. |
EdM selects consortium for hydropower plant rehab projects
05/21/2013
A contract signed by state-owned power company Electricidade de Mozambique (EdM) and a French consortium will allow for the repair of the Mavuzi and Chicamba hydropower plants. |
Work on 40,000-MW Grand Inga to begin in October 2015, Congo says
05/20/2013
Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are hoping to lay the first foundation stone for the 40,000-MW Grand Inga hydropower project in October 2015, HydroWorld.com has learned. |
Zambia seeks EPC contractor for 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydro development project
05/17/2013
Zambia Electricity Supply Corp. (ZESCO) invites applications for pre-qualification to construct the 750-MW Kafue Gorge Lower hydroelectric development project on an engineering-procurement-construction (EPC) basis. |
First units of Ghana's 400-MW Bui hydropower project generating power
05/10/2013
The first of three hydro turbines at Ghana's 400-MW Bui hydroelectric plant is not generating power, following a commissioning ceremony earlier this week. |
Power pool seeks study of 118-MW Kassa B hydro development project in Guinea
05/10/2013
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) invites expressions of interest to prepare feasibility studies of the 118-MW Kassa B hydro development project in Guinea. |
KfW announces funding for Mozambique hydropower project rehabilitations
05/07/2013
German development bank Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (KfW) has announced it will provide US$23.5 million for renovations of the Chicamba and Mavuzi hydroelectric plants, as per terms of a contract signed with power company Electricidade de Mozambique (EdM). |
Malawi seeks construction supervision to upgrade Kamuzu Barrage
05/01/2013
The government of Malawi invites expressions of interest from consultants to provide construction supervision to upgrade Kamuzu Barrage to increase Shire River Basin water security for critical uses including hydropower projects. |
Kenya seeks dam safety panel for six proposed dams, including hydro
04/29/2013
Kenya's Ministry of Water and Irrigation invites expressions of interest from consultants to serve as hydrology, dam engineering, and engineering geology experts on a dam safety panel for development of at least six dams including at least one potential hydroelectric project. |
Uganda awards contract for 600-MW Ayago hydroelectric project
04/29/2013
The Ugandan government has awarded a US$1.9 billion contract to Turkey's Mapa Construction Company for the construction of the 600-MW Ayago hydroelectric project. |
Voith signs deal to outfit Angola's Cambambe 2 hydropower project
04/25/2013
Voith Hydro has been selected to equip Angola's new Cambambe 2 hydroelectric project, the company's office in Heidenheim, Germany, has announced. |
Morocco seeks construction of 45-MW M'dez, 125-MW El Menzel hydropower projects
04/17/2013
Morocco's electric utility invites applications for pre-qualification for turnkey construction of the 45-MW M'dez and 125-MW El Menzel hydropower projects on Morocco's Sebou River. |
Niger seeks supervision of hydropower equipment for 125-MW Kandadji Dam
04/17/2013
The government of Niger invites expressions of interest to supervise installation of hydropower equipment for 125-MW Kandadji Dam on the Niger River. |
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