Development of the Booue and Tsengue-Leledi Hydroelectric Sites and Associated Transmission Lines
USD 1,784.10M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
1
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of two major hydroelectric sites on the Ogooué River in Gabon - Booué and Tsengue-Leledi - including construction of dams, power plants, and associated transmission infrastructure to enhance Gabon's power generation capacity and support economic development.
Key Objectives
Increase Gabon's installed power generation capacity through development of renewable hydropower resources; reduce dependence on thermal generation and imported energy; provide reliable electricity to support industrial development, particularly in the mining and forestry sectors; enhance power supp...
Strategic Importance
The Booué and Tsengue-Leledi hydroelectric projects represent strategic investments in Gabon's energy infrastructure, harnessing the significant hydropower potential of the Ogooué River to support national development goals.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The projects will utilize conventional hydropower technology with concrete gravity dams, underground powerhouses equipped with Francis turbines, and associated balance of plant.
Capacity: Booué hydroelectric site: approximately 200-220 MW capacity; Tsengue-Leledi site: approximately 150...
Capacity: Booué hydroelectric site: approximately 200-220 MW capacity; Tsengue-Leledi site: approximately 150...
Financing Structure
The projects are expected to be financed through a combination of public and private investment, potentially including: sovereign loans from multilateral development banks (AfDB, W...
Market Analysis
Gabon's electricity demand is growing at 5-7% annually, driven by increased urbanization, industrial development (particularly in mining and forestry sectors), and efforts to expand access to currently underserved populations.
Investment Opportunities
Significant opportunities exist for private sector participation in: power generation through potential IPP or PPP structures; EPC contracting for dam, powerhouse, and transmission construction; equipment supply for hydropower and transmission components; operations and maintenance services; and ancillary infrastructure development including access roads and support facilities.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources (Gabon), Gabon Power Company (GPC)
Partners: Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources (Gabon), Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG), Ga...
Partners: Ministry of Energy and Hydraulic Resources (Gabon), Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG), Ga...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org