Construction of 287 MW Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project
By Anonymous (not verified), 18 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.02
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). EU and AfDB grants supporting preparation. Run-of-river 287 MW. Annual generation 1,300-1,500 GWh.
Description
The Ruzizi IV (287 MW) power plant project is located on the Ruzizi River, which forms a common border between Rwanda and DRC to the north, and between DRC and Burundi to the south. Managed by Energie des Pays des Grands Lacs (EGL) under CEPGL. Preparation financed by EU (EUR 8M), AfDB/NEPAD (EUR 889K), and CEPGL contributions. Run-of-river configuration. Expected annual generation 1,300-1,500 GWh.
Capex Cost
712.00USD million
Preparation Cost
10.00
Revenue Model
Long-term PPAs with national utilities of Burundi, DRC, and Rwanda
Project Risk
Coordination across three countries; Security in eastern DRC; Technical challenges on Ruzizi River; Hydrological variability