Date de publication: 4 juin 2014
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
REGIE DE DISTRIBUTION ET DE PRODUCTION DE L’EAU ET DE L’ELECTRICITELieu
Description
The Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower Project consists of the construction of two run-of-the-river hydropower plants Jiji (31.5 MW) and Mulembwe (16.5 MW) in southern Burundi as well as an 80 km 110 kV transmission line to evacuate the power to the capital Bujumbura, which is interconnected at national and regional level. The project also includes the supply of electricity to rural communities in the vicinity of the power plants.
Objectifs
The project will almost double the installed power capacity in Burundi, allowing increased access to electricity from a current level of around 4% of the population. The project will contribute to increased supply, reliability and affordability of electricity thus directly contributing to improving living standards, economic activity, growth and development.
Secteur(s)
- Énergie - Production et distribution d'électricité, de gaz, de vapeur et d'air conditionné
Under Global Europe NDICI guarantee
Under EFSD+ Guarantee
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 98 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
EUR 199 million
Aspects environnementaux
The project is subject to a comprehensive ESIA, in line with the principles of EU legislation, including formal public consultation. The project is not expected to have a significant effect on any protected or environmentally-sensitive areas, including bird migration routes. Up to 221 households are expected to require resettlement, mostly as a consequence of the new transmission line. Appropriate compensation will be provided to people affected by the project in accordance with national legislation and lenders’ requirements.
Passation des marchés
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be carried out in accordance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement.
Statut
Signé - 11/12/2014
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
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