Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Mozambique 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

Environmental Risks: Not Reported Social Risks: Not Reported Socio-Enviro Classification: Not Reported Other External Risks: Not Reported

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 reflected here also refers also to “E.02.06.02 Mozambique - Zambia Transmission Interconnector (Zambia section)”.

PROJECT FINANCING

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OVERALL COST: 0.00

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

Regional Coordinator

Southern African Development Community

Lead National Agency

Mozambique - Electricidade de Mocambique

Sectoral Organisation

Southern African Power Pool

Lead National Agency

Zambia Electricity Supply Company

CONTACTS

Senior Transaction Advisor Omar Vajeth-omar.vajeth@sapp-pau.com

Project Manager Kennedy Mwanza-kmwanza@zesco.co.zm

Infrastructure Expert (NEPAD) Mr. Ahid Maeresera -ahidm@nepad.org

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