Development of the BAC and LOTEMO Hydroelectric Sites on the Lobaye River, and Related Works in CAR

By Anonymous (not verified) , 18 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.17
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). 60 MW total. USD 408M sequential / USD 358.4M simultaneous. Serves 6M+ across CAR, Congo, DRC. EIRR 8-10%.
Description

Hydroelectric development on Lobaye River in SW Central African Republic, 100 km from Bangui near M'baiki. BAC and LOTEMO sites with 60 MW total. Transmission to connect with Chad, Congo, DRC. Post-conflict context with severely underserved electricity supply. USD 408M if sequential, USD 358.4M if simultaneous development. Serves 6+ million people.

Capex Cost
406.50USD million
Preparation Cost
2.00
Revenue Model
Power sales to national utility and neighbouring country utilities
Project Risk

CAR political instability; Financing challenges; Remote location; Security considerations

Countries
Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date