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EDM Plans To Increase Electricity Exports To SADC Countries

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Constance

Energy exports from Mozambique to other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries could increase this year, strengthening Mozambique’s position as an important regional electricity provider. Speaking to journalists a few days ago, Electrcidade de Moçambique (EDM) chairman Marcelino Gildo Alberto revealed that energy exports to the region currently represent 22% of EDM’s annual revenues. “The Southern African region is in crisis. South Africa is short of power, Zimbabwe the same, Zambia too, and recently we learned that Tanzania is starting to have problems. So, we are going to take advantage (of… Read More Here

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ZAMBIA ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION TO COMMENCE LOAD SHEDDING AS WATER LEVELS IN KARIBA RESERVOIR HIT CRITICALLY LOW

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Constance

ZESCO has experienced a drastic reduction in available water for electricity generation at Kariba North Bank Power Station due to critically reduced water levels in the Kariba reservoir. As at 31 December 2022, the water level was at 475.60 meters above sea level, a situation that has necessitated the reduction of generation at the 1080MW Power Station facility to below 400MW, and thereby affecting the ability to meet the system load/customer power demand, especially during morning and evening peak demand periods. This inability to meet the power demand will further… Read More Here

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Contract Signed For Co-financing Of Rehabilitation Of 2 075 MW Hydroelectric Plant In Mozambique

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Constance

Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and AFD signed a EUR100M non-sovereign concessional loan agreement to contribute to the financing of the plant’s 10-year rehabilitation program, the “Capex Vital”. This program, aimed at extending the life of the plant equipment by at least 25 years, includes the refurbishment of the power plant and the electrical substation. It will improve operational reliability, reduce forced outages and maintenance costs, and restore international standard performance levels. The loan is complemented by a EUR 22M European Union delegated grant to AFD, targeting additional components to… Read More Here

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ZESCO Agrees To Redress Maamba Collieries, with $518 Million By August 2023

December 23, 2022December 26, 2022 Constance

State power utility ZESCO has agreed in international arbitration in London to pay Maamba Collieries Ltd $518 million by August to settle arrears outstanding arrears for power supplied. Maamba through its parent company Nava has been pursuing international arbitration against ZESCO for outstanding debt. The arbitral tribunal has issued a consent award, and as per the award, ZESCO shall, by August 2023, discharge the outstanding and overdue arrears aggregating to about $518 million. “This is a consent award issued by an international arbitration tribunal based in London,” Sultan Baig, chief… Read More Here

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DRC government called on to make country’s electrification project urgent

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 arnbethnic

The President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi during the 51st meeting of the Council of Ministers reminded the members of the government that the constitution of the republic enshrines the right of access to drinking water and electricity for anyone on the Congolese soil. This right is therefore constitutive of an obligation of execution for the government in spite of the ultra-priority nature of the electrification of the country. According to him, the situation in this sector is slowly changing. “This situation weighs heavily on the social life of our fellow… Read More Here

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Epiroc signs MoU to speed up electrification

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 admin

Sweden-based mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BluVein, a joint venture between Australian mine operator Olitek and Swedish electric highways developer Evias, to fast-track the development of electrification in mines. Epiroc said it would collaborate with BluVein to develop and test the viability of their patented slotted electric rail system. The system uses an enclosed electrified e-rail system mounted above or beside the mining vehicle and the BluVein hammer that connects the electric vehicle to the rail. The system provides power for driving the vehicle,… Read More Here

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Makutano 7: the DRC only consumes around 13 to 14 million megawatts per year

December 12, 2021January 5, 2022 arnbethnic

Since it is a question that holds the attention of the Governments of the world and international organizations, the energy transition to fight in particular against climate change was one of the themes addressed at the seventh (7th) edition of the Makutano business network. organized on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the Pullman Grand Hôtel in Kinshasa. Experts were gathered around the theme entitled: “Energy transition, a business opportunity for the Democratic Republic of Congo?” In response to this question, Fabrice Lusinda, an executive at the National Electricity Company (SNEL),… Read More Here

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CORAP calls on F.Tshisekedi to favor decentralized solutions for Congolese access to electricity before considering the “Grand Inga” project

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 admin

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for the Monitoring of Reforms and Public Actions “CORAP”, in a press release, wonders whether Fortescue Métal Groupe (FMG), through the subsidiary Fortescue Future Industrie (FFI ) really brings a new paradigm in the Grand Inga project to the advantage of the country and its population, or only aspires to grab the greater part of the DRC’s energy resources? Recalling that during the 5th FEC Energy Conference held from September 16 to 18, 2021, the Councilors of the Presidency of the Republic brought as… Read More Here

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Inga III project: “A 4th buyer who will consume 4,000 MW has been added and will invest $ 6 billion” (ADPI)

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 arnbethnic

The Inga III project is getting closer and closer to its realization. During an interview with 7SUR7.CD this Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the head of state’s official in charge of the Agency for the Development and Promotion of the Grand Inga Project (ADPI-RDC), Bruno Kapandji Kalala, said that a fourth buyer of electricity has been added to the three already existing. It is, he said, a Chinese company that works in the field of aluminum. According to Bruno Kapandji, this company will invest 6 billion USD in the DRC and proposes to… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Signs Agreement to boost hydropower at Kamoa-Kakula

April 26, 2021May 2, 2021 admin

Turbine 5 to produce 162 MW of renewable hydropower, providing the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex and associated smelter with sustainable electricity for future expansions Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi expresses support for the Turbine 5 upgrade at Inga II Voith Hydro of Germany to be appointed as lead contractor for the Turbine 5 project Upgrading of the Mwadingusha hydropower plant is nearing completion to generate 78 MW of hydropower for the first two phases of copper production at Kamoa-Kakula Combined 240 MW output from the Mwadingusha and Inga II… Read More Here