Development of the Booue and Tsengue-Leledi Hydroelectric Sites and Associated Transmission Lines

By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.09
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Energy
Subsector Name
Hydro Power Plant
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Feasibility (S2B). Booue 200-220 MW; Tsengue-Leledi 150-180 MW. 300 km 225kV transmission. EIRR 12-15%. FIRR 8-10%.
Description

Two major hydroelectric sites on Ogooue River in Gabon. Booue: 200-220 MW; Tsengue-Leledi: 150-180 MW. Combined 350-400 MW. Reduces Gabon dependence on thermal generation. Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources (Gabon) and Gabon Power Company (GPC). ~300 km associated 225kV transmission lines.

Capex Cost
1,784.10USD million
Preparation Cost
28.00
Revenue Model
Long-term PPAs with SEEG as primary offtaker, with direct sales to major industrial customers
Project Risk

Hydrological variability; Geological challenges; Cost escalations for remote sites; Dam and transmission coordination

REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
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