Total Project Cost
Investment Required
Stakeholders
Countries
Project Overview
Description
Development of Fomi dam to preserve Niger Basin ecosystems and improve living conditions.
Objectives
Project Objectives:
- Regularize river regime
- Preserve Niger Basin ecosystems
- Improve living environment
- Produce low-cost electricity
- Ensure water supply
- Support livestock watering
- Develop irrigated agriculture
- Improve river navigation
- Develop ecotourism
Strategic Importance
Critical for ecosystem preservation and regional development
Technical Specifications
Technology & Design
Dam Specifications:
- Water level: 396m
- Volume: 4,978 Mm³
- Reservoir area: 367 km²
- Dam height: 50m
- Dam length: 192.12m
Capacity & Size
3 hydraulic turbines, 30.93 MW each
Technical Details
Technical Parameters:
- 3 turbines ZZ550-L J-470
- 30.93 MW nominal output
- 151.32 m³/s nominal flow
Project Status History
Status 2020
Transaction Support
Status 2022
Feasibility
Status 2024
Feasibility
Market Analysis
Market Demand
Multiple communities along Niger River
Key Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
Regional Authorities
Key Parties
Regional authorities
Risk Assessment
General Risk Assessment
Technical and environmental risks
Regulatory Risks
Regional coordination needed
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact
Environmental assessment critical
Social Impact
Benefits multiple communities
Investment Opportunities
Private Sector Opportunities
Potential for SME subcontracting
