Total Project Cost
Investment Required
Stakeholders
Countries
Project Overview
Description
Construction of a dam to regulate Ubungi and Congo rivers flow downstream of Bangui.
Objectives
Project Objectives:
- Ensure regular electricity supply
- Improve river navigation
- Support economic development
- Contribute to multimodal transport
- Enable water transfer to Lake Chad
- Promote regional integration
- Support industrial growth
Strategic Importance
Strategic importance for regional power supply and river navigation
Development, Implementation & Financial Details
Development Timeline
Pre-feasibility studies completed in 1990
Latest Implementation Updates
UPDATED- 1999: Steering committee
- 2010: Initial studies
- 2012: Feasibility studies
2025-08-12: AfDB & CAR launch PREDIRE programme for cross-border Ubangi Basin water infrastructure; enables preparatory steps (basin planning, studies) relevant to Palambo site and downstream regulation. — https://apanews.net/car-afdb-group-launch-ambitious-programme-to-develop-ubangui-river-basin/
Project Timeline
Development Timeline
Pre-feasibility studies completed in 1990
Project Status History
Status 2020
Pre-Feasibility
Status 2022
Feasibility
Status 2024
Feasibility
Market Analysis
Market Demand
Regional populations and industries
Key Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
Regional Authorities
Key Parties
Regional authorities
Risk Assessment
General Risk Assessment
Implementation and technical risks
Regulatory Risks
Regional frameworks required
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact
Environmental assessment needed
Social Impact
Benefits multiple communities
Investment Opportunities
Private Sector Opportunities
PPP potential with track record in hydropower projects
Next Steps & Agreements
Next Steps
Complete feasibility studies
