Mozambique-Malawi Transmission Interconnector (Malawi section)

Construction of Malawi section approximately 200 km of 400 kV (initial operation at 220 kV) Mozambique-Malawi transmission interconnector, which will connect Malawi to the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP).

DESCRIPTION

The project entails the construction of a 200 km, 400 kV(initially 220 kV) power line from Matambo substation, in Mozambique, to Phombeya, north of Blantyre. The first assignment will involve the design, supply and installation of the 400 kV overhead transmission line from the Mozambique-Malawi border to a new substation at Phombeya. The second assignment will entail the design, supply and installation of the new 400 kV Phombeya substation. Other assignments include extension of Matambo substation (Mozambique) and upgrading of SCADA systems (EDM).

OBJECTIVES AND RATIONALE

PROJECT RISKS

PROJECT ECONOMICS

• NET PRESENT VALUE: 0.00

• COST BENEFIT RATIO: 0.00

• FINANCIAL INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (FIRR): 0.00

• ECONOMIC INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (EIRR): 0.00

• COMMENTS ON ECONOMICS: Project economics and finances are reflected in the related project entitled: "E.02.05.01 Mozambique-Malawi Transmission Interconnector (Mozambique section)", and not repeated here to avoid duplication.

PROJECT FINANCING

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OVERALL COST: 120.00

ANNUAL COST: 0.00

COMMENTS ON FINANCE:

STUDIES

PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS

Lead National Agency

Malawi - Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi

National Coordination

Malawi - Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining

Lead National Agency

Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique

Regional Coordinator

Southern African Development Community

Regional Coordinator

Southern African Power Pool

Development Partner

World Bank

CONTACTS

Charles Kagona-ckagona@escom.mw

Olga Utchawo-Olga.Utchavo@edm.co.mz

Mr. Ahid Maeresera -ahidm@nepad.org

Cornwell Chisale-cchisale@energy.gov.mw

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