Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section)
The Mozambique-Zambia Interconnector will consist of a high voltage transmission line from Chipata 330/132/33 kV substation to the proposed Cataxa substation in Mozambique. The transmission voltage will either be 330 kV or 400 kV. The total line length is estimated at 286 km of which 77 km is in Zambia and the rest in Mozambique.
DESCRIPTION
Construction of a transmission line that connects Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Station at Songo in Mozambique with the power system of Zambia at Serenje.
OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE
PROJECT RISKS
PROJECT ECONOMICS
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ECONOMIC INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (EIRR): 0.00
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COMMENTS ON ECONOMICS: Project economics and finances are reflected in the related project entitled: "E.02.06.01 Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Mozambique section)", and not repeated here to avoid duplication.
PROJECT FINANCING
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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ANNUAL COST: 0.00
COMMENTS ON FINANCE:
Institutional Arrangements
• The governments of Mozambique and Zambia signed and IGMoU for the construction of an interconnector as well as for the joint development of the coal generation power plant in Tete in March 2016.
• At the same time, the national power utilities, i.e. EDM and ZESCO signed an IUMoU for the interconnector and the coal power plant
• The IGMoU calls for the setting up of the Steering Committee at government level
• The IUMoU organization structure comprises the utility PSC as well as the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the implementation of the project
Project Preparation
The two utilities have appointed their respective members for the PIU. A kick off meeting for the project preparation took place in Lusaka in July 2016. During this meeting the project roadmap was drawn up. The PIU has finalized the Concept Note for the project as well as the ToRs for the consultants planned to be engaged for the preparation of a bankable project.
STUDIES
PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS
Lead National Agency
Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique
Regional Coordinator
Southern African Development Community
Sectoral Organisation
Southern African Power Pool
National Coordination
Zambia - Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development
National Coordination
Zambia - Ministry of Transport and Communications
Lead National Agency
Zambia Electricity Supply Company
National Coordination
Zambia - Ministry of Energy
CONTACTS
Omar Vajeth-omar.vajeth@sapp-pau.com
Kennedy Mwanza-kmwanza@zesco.co.zm
Mr. Ahid Maeresera -ahidm@nepad.org
CONTRIBUTION TO 2030 AGENDA
