PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The project consists of a transmission line of approximately 350 km long and three associated 400/225/110/63 kV substations.
The main characteristics of the project are as follows:
– a transmission line, double circuit (V = 400 kV; L = 346 km, Capacity = 2×1300 MVA – a new substation (400/110/30 kV) in Okoyo, in the Republic of the Congo,

– the modernization and extension of the existing substation (400/225/63/10.5 kV) in Moanda (COMILOG) in Gabon,
– the modernization and extension of the existing substation (400/225/30 kV) in Djambala, in the Republic of the Congo,
– compensation by shunt reactance.

Mindful of the need to pool their energy potential, the Governments of the Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Gabon decided to interconnect their electrical networks and electrify towns and localities along the high-voltage lines. 

The Grand Poubara and Imboulou electrical connection project, classified among CEMAC՚s priority integrative projects, responds to the desire of the two countries to optimize the use of their energy resources through the integration of electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. 

Connecting electrical networks is a factor of development and the emergence of economic and commercial exchanges. It will accelerate integration and reduce the energy divide in the two countries. 

The development of the energy sector is at the forefront of the priority axes of the CEMAC Regional Economic Program. The implementation of an energy efficiency policy is a priority area of this Program.

OBJECTIVES:

The overall objective of the project is: (i) to reduce the energy deficit of the countries concerned and (ii) to improve the living conditions of people as well as the quality of the socioeconomic environment by promoting access to electricity and the availability of affordable electrical energy. The specific goals include: (i) increasing the electrification rate of each country, (ii) developing cross-border electrification, (iii) developing income-generating activities, and (iv) improving the living conditions of people in the project area of influence. Feasibility studies are available.

PROJECT COST:

The cost of the project is estimated at 145.8 million euros while the funding mobilized is 20.615 million euros. The funding sought
stands at 125.185 million euros. The project will be carried out in two separate lots, using a “turnkey” contract as follows:
– Lot 1: Moanda-Okoyo-Djambala 400kV interconnection line,
– Lot 2: Construction of the new THT departure substation in Okoyo and the extension of the existing substations in Moanda and Djambala.