Economic Community of Central African States

Acronym
CEEAC-ECCAS
Remote ID
1250
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

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

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
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

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

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
Djibouti
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

Development of Data Centre Infrastructures Underpinning the Digital Economy

PIDA Code
I.02.30.04
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Alternative Names
PACDICE-AC; ECCAS Data Centre Programme
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Project at Project Definition stage (S1) as of 2024, having advanced from Enabling Environment (S0) in 2020. February 2022: Presented at the 7th PIDA Week in Nairobi by the ECCAS Secretariat. March 2025: AUDA-NEPAD PISP midterm review workshop in Addis Ababa reinforced project preparation pipeline. Funding for pre-feasibility studies is the critical next step.
Description

Establishment of six new data centres in Burundi, Central African Republic, Sao Tome and Principe, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon, alongside reinforcement of five existing centres in Angola, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The programme aims to secure Central African cyberspace, build user confidence in digital services, and regionalise intra-ECCAS data exchange to reduce latency and improve access times. The project was first incorporated in the PACDICE-AC institutional framework in 2019 and formally listed under PIDA PAP 2 (2021-2030) in 2020. Total programme investment estimated at USD 92.5 million across all components.

Capex Cost
9.00USD million
Revenue Model
Data center hosting, cloud services, and co-location fees
Project Risk

Implementation complexity and coordination across 11 countries in different stages of digital readiness; Technical standards harmonisation required; Funding mobilisation for pre-feasibility studies not yet secured; Power supply reliability in several target countries

Countries
Burundi, Central African Republic, Sao Tome and Principe, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
0.420000
Longitude
9.467300
By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026

Construction of 287 MW Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project

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

REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Yaounde-Brazzaville Road (Congo section)

PIDA Code
T.21.10.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction and upgrading of the Congo section of the approx. 2,000 km single carriageway road from Yaounde to Brazzaville.
Description

Construction and upgrading of the approx. 2,000 km single carriageway road from Yaounde (Cameroon) to Brazzaville (Congo). In particular, this project involves the section in Congo, from the border with Cameroon to the capital Brazaville.

Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Cameroon, Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Updated Date
Latitude
-1.050000
Longitude
14.696100
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Yaounde-Brazzaville Road (Cameroon section)

PIDA Code
T.21.10.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information is incomplete. It will be updated regularly as revisions become available. ***Construction and upgrading of the Cameroon section of the approx. 2,000 km single carriageway road from Yaounde to Brazzaville.
Description

Construction and upgrading of the approx. 2,000 km single carriageway road from Yaounde (Cameroon) to Brazzaville (Congo). In particular, this project involves the section in Cameroon, from Yaounde to the border with Congo.

Capex Cost
2,134.00USD million
Preparation Cost
21.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported

Social Risks: Not Reported

Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts

Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Cameroon, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Cameroon, Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Cameroon - Direction Générale des Grands Travaux: Direction des Routes
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
3.000000
Longitude
12.718100
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Yaoundé Ville Airport Expansion

PIDA Code
T.22.03.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Airport
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
*** DISCLAIMER: Project information is incomplete. It will be updated regularly as revisions become available. ***Expansions of Yaounde Ville Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon.
Description

This project is part of the expansions at 2020 gap airports Phase 1. It will see upgrades at Yaounde Ville Airport in Yaounde, Cameroon.

Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported

Social Risks: Not Reported

Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported

Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Cameroon, Cameroon, Cameroon
Beneficiary Countries
Cameroon
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Cameroon - Aéroports du Cameroun
African Civil Aviation Commision
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Latitude
3.720000
Longitude
11.552200
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

Upgrading of ports on Rivers Congo, Obangui and Sangha

PIDA Code
T.18.05
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Inland Port & Waterway
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Upgrading of ports on Rivers Congo, Obangui and Sangha (Republic of Congo, Central African Repablic and DRC)
Description

<p>The project involves upgrading of ports on Rivers Congo, Obangui and Sangha in Congo, Central African Republic and DRC.</p>

Capex Cost
82.00USD million
Preparation Cost
8.20
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk

<ul><li> Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li></ul>

Countries
Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
DRC - Société Commerciale des Transports et des Ports
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa - Missing Road Links in Central African Republic

PIDA Code
T.01.04.02
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of missing road links in Central African Republic on TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa (Central African Republic)
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Central African Republic, Central African Republic, Central African Republic
Beneficiary Countries
Central African Republic
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
5.150000
Longitude
17.086500
By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026

TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa - Missing Road Links in Cameroon

PIDA Code
T.01.04.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Road
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 1
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of missing road links in Cameroon on TAH8: Lagos to Mombasa.
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Cameroon, Cameroon, Cameroon
Beneficiary Countries
Cameroon
REC
CEEAC-ECCAS
Stakeholders
Economic Community of Central African States
Email
ephrem.hailu@giz.de
Updated Date
Latitude
5.830000
Longitude
9.510130
Economic Community of Central African States