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Signature(s)

Amount
€ 35,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Namibia : € 35,000,000
Energy : € 35,000,000
Signature date(s)
19/12/2008 : € 35,000,000
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Summary sheet

Release date
3 July 2006
Status
Reference
Signed | 19/12/2008
20050272
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
Caprivi Interconnector
Namibia Power Corporation (Pty) Ltd (NamPower)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Up to EUR 90 million.
Approx. EUR 365 million.
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

Construction of a 400 MWe, 1250 km transmission connection for reinforcing the electricity transmission interconnection between Zambia, Namibia and South Africa.

Export of hydro electricity, support of a competitive regional power market and improved security of supply.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

The project will comply with both national standards and international recommendations in the field of environment and the protection of nature conservation sites.

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in compliance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.

Comments

Electricity

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Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
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