Tanzania Electric Supply Co. (Tanesco), is planning to construct a hydro power plant in Tanzania.The project involves the construction of a 87MW hydro power plant. It includes the construction of a reservoir, a dam with a gross head of 32m, shafts, a powerhouse and a substation, the installation of generators and transformers, and the laying of transmission lines.On April 8, 2013, Norplan on behalf of Multiconsult AS was appointed as Feasibility and Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) consultant. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Norwegian company Jøsok Prosjekt AS.In 2014, the feasibility study and ESIA works were completed. Tanesco is in the process of raising the funds from AFDB and board presentation is set on March 31, 2017.Project is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
Scope
The project involves the construction of a 87MW run-of-river hydro power plant on the Kagera river, Tanzania.The US$379 million project includes the following:1. Construction of a reservoir2. Construction of a dam with a gross head of 32m3. Construction of shafts4. Construction of a powerhouse5. Construction of a substation6. Installation of generators 7. Installation of transformers 8. Laying of transmission lines
Key Highlights
Tanzania Electric Supply Co. (Tanesco), is planning to construct a hydro power plant in Tanzania.The project involves the construction of a 87MW hydro power plant. It includes the construction of a reservoir, a dam with a gross head of 32m, shafts, a powerhouse and a substation, the installation of generators and transformers, and the laying of transmission lines.On April 8, 2013, Norplan on behalf of Multiconsult AS was appointed as Feasibility and Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) consultant. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Norwegian company Jøsok Prosjekt AS.In 2014, the feasibility study and ESIA works were completed. Tanesco is in the process of raising the funds from AFDB and board presentation is set on March 31, 2017.Project is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
Reasons to Buy
Tanzania Electric Supply Co. (Tanesco), is planning to construct a hydro power plant in Tanzania.The project involves the construction of a 87MW hydro power plant. It includes the construction of a reservoir, a dam with a gross head of 32m, shafts, a powerhouse and a substation, the installation of generators and transformers, and the laying of transmission lines.On April 8, 2013, Norplan on behalf of Multiconsult AS was appointed as Feasibility and Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) consultant. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Norwegian company Jøsok Prosjekt AS.In 2014, the feasibility study and ESIA works were completed. Tanesco is in the process of raising the funds from AFDB and board presentation is set on March 31, 2017.Project is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
