This is a multi-country regional project managed by CICOS to unlock the economic potential of the Congo Basin's extensive inland waterways. It is currently in the Project Definition stage (S1), having advanced from Enabling Environment in 2024. The project faces significant implementation challenges, including the security situation in eastern DRC and complex multi-country coordination, reflected in its 'Red' traffic light status. Total project cost is estimated at USD 93.8 million, with a financing structure of 90% grant funding and 10% national contributions. A preparation cost of USD 5 million is identified, with a USD 2.5 million funding gap.
Description
The project aims to rehabilitate and secure navigation on key river corridors within the Congo Basin and the Ogoou茅 River to facilitate trade and regional integration. Specific components include: (1) Rehabilitation and marking of navigation channels (2) Installation of navigation aids (buoys, beacons) and river information systems (RIS) (3) Construction and rehabilitation of river ports and landing stages (4) Dredging of critical sections to maintain navigable depths (5) Strengthening of institutional capacities of CICOS and national authorities for sustainable management of water resources and inland waterway transport.
Capex Cost
93.80USD million
Preparation Cost
5.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Revenue Model
Public financing for infrastructure, with potential for revenue from waterway usage fees.
Project Risk
Implementation and coordination risks
Countries
Angola, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo
<p>Construction of 670 km / 400 kV Iringa - Shinyanga section via Dodoma and Singida of the ZTK transmission interconnector on Tanzania side.</p>
Description
<p>Construction of a transmission line that connects the power networks of Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. This project includes the section of 670km of 400kV transmission line from Iringa to Shinyanga via Dodoma and Singida. The design capacity of this section is 2000MW.</p>
Capex Cost
242.00USD million
Preparation Cost
24.00
Operation Cost
127.00
Project Risk
<ul>
<li>Environmental Risks: Minimal Social Risks: Minimal Socio-Enviro Classification: C - minimal social and environmental impacts Other External Risks: Not Reported</li>
</ul>
<p>The project involved the construction of a 147 MW Ruzizi III hydro-electric dam and distribution station between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on the Ruzizi river.</p>
Description
<p>A 147 MW hydropower plant will be constructred on the Ruzizi River. It will provide electricity supply to Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC. It entails the construction of a run-of-river dam between DRC and Rwanda, downstream from the Ruzizi II hydropower dam, a 147 MW power plant and a distribution station. Power will be transmitted to the three countries from the Kamanyola substation by 220 kV transmission lines.</p>
<p>The Ruzizi III project will significantly transform the electricity sectors in the countries concerned. Its implementation will contribute to:Â </p>
<p>(i) optimal exploitation of the Ruzizi River's energy potential to improve security of supplies and access to electricity; and</p>
<p>(ii) the strengthening of regional economic integration by creating a market for electricity.</p>
Capex Cost
614.00USD million
Preparation Cost
11.20
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda
Construction of a 225 kV, double circuit steel lattice tower overhead transmission line of appromiximately 1,304 km, 10 new Substations (4 in Liberia, 5 in Sierra Leone, 1 in Guinea and extension of the 225 kV Man Substation in CA麓te d"鈩voire), installation of Static Var Compensators at five substations, development of WAPP Control Area Centre in Guinea and the extension of the national Control Centre in CA麓te d"鈩voire for supervision of the transmission line, setting up of a Regional SCADA System and frequency control systems.
Description
This project forms part of the priority projects identified in the ECOWAS Master Plan for the Generation and Transmission of Electrical Energy and shall interconnect Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea to the nine already interconnected countries.
Capex Cost
549.30USD million
Preparation Cost
11.46
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
Delay in the project implementation
Delay in payment of compensation to project affected persons
Countries
C么te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, C么te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
REC
ECOWAS-CEDEAO
Stakeholders
West Africa Power Pool
CLSG Regional Transmission Company
C么te d'Ivoire - Soci茅t茅 des 脡nergies de C么te d'Ivoire
Guinea - La Soci茅t茅 脡lectricit茅 de Guin茅e
Sierra Leone - Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority