Development of the Chollet Hydroelectric Site and Associated Transmission Lines

By Anonymous (not verified) , 18 March 2026
PIDA Code
E.30.10
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). Binational agency ADCC established. Dam 65-70m. 600 MW. EIRR 13-16%. FIRR 8-10%.
Description

600 MW hydroelectric on Dja River at Cameroon-Congo border. 65-70m concrete gravity dam. Managed by Binational Agency ADCC. Tractebel Engineering technical advisory. Power supply to industrial centres and underserved communities in both countries.

Capex Cost
2,009.00USD million
Preparation Cost
35.00
Revenue Model
Binational PPAs with ENEO (Cameroon) and SNE (Congo) with cost/benefit sharing
Project Risk

Complex binational coordination; Geopolitical factors; Remote location; Biodiversity impacts; Financing complexity

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