1. PIDA Rolling-Out the PAP
17th UPDEA Congress, Tunisia
Dr. J. Moulot
AfDB, dept. ONRI

2. Overview of Presentation
PIDA Priority Action Plan 1
Projects synopsis 2
Implementation Issues 3

3. PAP-Energy Investment Cost: $40.3 bn
Inga Hydro Phase 1
6,000
ECCAS
Central
Central African Interconnection
10,500
Great Millennium Renaissance Dam
8,000
COMESA/ IGAD
Eastern
Batoka Dam
2,800
COMESA EAC
Ruzizi III Dam
450
Rusumo Falls Dam
360
Uganda-Kenya Petroleum Products Pipeline
150
North Africa Transmission
1,200
AMU
Northern
Nigeria -Algeria Pipeline
N/A
UMA ECOWAS
Northern, Western
North South Power Transmission Corridor
COMESA EAC SADC IGAD
Southern
Nphamda -Nkuwa Dam
2,400
SADC
Lesotho HWP Phase II -hydropower component
800
Sambagalou Dam
300
ECOWAS
Western
West African Power Transmission Corridor
Kaleta Dam II
179

4. PAP vs. Regions and Project Types

5. PIDA Priority Action Plan 2020
Energy
15 items
USD 40 bn
The energy infrastructure program focuses on major hydroelectric projects and interconnects the power pools to meet the forecast increase in demand. One regional petroleum products pipeline is also included.
PIDA Priority Action Plan 2020

6. Overview of Presentation
PIDA Priority Action Plan 1
Projects synopsis 2
Implementation Issues 3

7. GREAT MILLENNIUM RENAISSANCE DAM
Cost (Million USD)
8,000
REC Involved
COMESA/IGAD
Beneficiary countries
Ethiopia, Nile Basin Countries
Technical Organizations
Ethiopian Electric Company / Nile Basin, EAPP
Objectives
Develop a 5,250 MW plant
Expected Results
increase capacity of EEPCO six-fold (750 MW at present)
Supply Ethiopian and export EAPP market
Project Challenges
Capacity of EEPCO to O&M commercially and financially plant
Mobilization of financing: Some US$ 3 billion are still needed
Issuance of local bonds a challenge
Coordinate Generation with development of complementary transmission and distribution
Consensus building with neighboring countries (Sudan, Egypt)
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

8. NORTH SOUTH POWER TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR
Cost (Million USD)
6,000
REC Involved
COMESA/EAC/SADC/IGAD
Beneficiary countries
Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Technical Organizations
SAPP
Objectives
Transport energy of Great Millennium Renaissance Dam
Expected Results
8,000 km line from Egypt through Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia , Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe to South Africa
Project Challenges
Cooperation/Agreements among participating countries
No regional entity for Overall project development, operation and Maintenance
Establishment of Cross Regional SPV
Inter-regional interconnection between EAPP and SAPP
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

9. NPHAMDA – NKUWA HP-DAM
Cost (Million USD)
2,400
REC Involved
SADC
Beneficiary countries
Mozambique, Zambezi basin
Technical Organizations
Mphanda Nkuwa Hydro-Electric Company, SAPP
Objectives
Export on the SAPP market
Expected Results
Hydroelectric power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW
Project Challenges
Completion of financing plan
Project structure needs to minimize risk profile and attract commercial financing
Negotiation of off-take agreements ( South-Africa: Local or Hard currency?; Capacity of Energy off-take TOP contract?)
High Currency Risks and hydrology risks
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

10. LESOTHO HWP PHASE II - HYDROPOWER COMPONENT
Cost (Million USD)
2,400
REC Involved
SADC
Beneficiary countries
Lesotho, South Africa, Orange-Senqu River Basin
Technical Organizations
Lesotho Highlands Water Commission, SAPP
Objectives
IWRM to provide energy to Lesotho and water transfer to SA and ensures the water security of South Africa’s Gauteng province
Expected Results
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II consists of two separate components – a) the construction of Polihali Dam and transfer to tunnel to Katse dam, and b) the Kobong pump storage scheme hydro- electricity scheme.
Project Challenges
Proposed 1,200 MW pumped storage component new challenge from Phase I
Financing for preparation of the pumped storage component
Risks mitigation for the pumped storage component.
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

11. INGA- HYDROPOWER PHASE 1
Cost (Million USD)
6,000
REC Involved
ECCAS
Beneficiary countries
DRC, Congo River Countries
Technical Organizations
CAPP
Objectives
Contribute to energy security and Increase energy trade between DRC, Zambia and South Africa as well as DRC and Congo River Countries
Expected Results
To Develop 4,200 MW capacity run of river hydropower station on the Congo river with eight turbines
Project Challenges
Final structure for project development yet to be established
Weak capacity of SNEL as developer
Large financial package not sustainable by National interest alone
Power Off-take yet to be agreed
Political risk of DRC
Minimizing contingent liability on GODRC’s balance sheet
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

12. CENTRAL AFRICAN INTERCONNECTION
Cost (Million USD)
10,500
REC Involved
ECCAS
Beneficiary countries
South Africa, Angola, Gabon, Namibia, Ethiopia
Technical Organizations
CAPP
Objectives
Develop the transmission lines associated to the Inga Site (Inga 3 and Grand Inga)
Expected Results
3,800 km line from DRC to South Africa through Angola, Gabon, Namibia and to the North to Eq. Guinea, Cameroon and Chad
Project Challenges
Coordinated development of generation and transmission
Close Coordination between GoDRC and Regional Organization
Establishment of single entity SPV for development /operation of Line
Regional approach to reduce transit risks
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

13. SAMBAGALOU HP DAM
Cost (Million USD)
300
REC Involved
ECOWAS
Beneficiary countries
Senegal, OMVG countries (Senegal, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia)
Technical Organizations
EBID
Objectives
To provide power to the OMVG Member States
Expected Results
128 MW of hydropower capacity, 930 km from the mouth of the Gambia River to supply Senegal, Guinea, Guinea Bissau and Gambia
Project Challenges
The project structure is still undecided. (PPP, IFI, Public Financing)
Financial sustainability of Dam unproven
The role of Kaleta Dam in project structure uncertain
The political support at OMVG and WAPP level is strong;
Country political commitment of the countries changing over time
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

14. WEST AFRICAN POWER TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR
Cost (Million USD)
1,200
REC Involved
ECOWAS
Beneficiary countries
Guinea,Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’ivoire, Ghana
Technical Organizations
WAPP, OMVS
Objectives
Ensure transmission between the countries and transport regional energy to ECOWAS countries
Expected Results
2,000 km line along the coast connecting with the existing Ghana Nigeria line with a capacity of 1,000 MW
Project Challenges
Coordination between WAPP, OMVS and the Governments
The lack of a single point of responsibility
creditworthiness of the power sector in Guinea Bissau, Guinea and The Gambia not established
Establishment of single entity SPV for development /operation of Line
Link sufficient generation capacities in Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

15. NORTH AFRICA TRANSMISSION
Cost (Million USD)
1,200
REC Involved
UMA
Beneficiary countries
Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
Technical Organizations
COMELEC
Objectives
Ensure transmission between the countries and transport regional energy to UMA countries
Expected Results
2,700 km line from Morocco to Egypt through Algeria, Tunisia and Libya
Project Challenges
Clarify role of COMELEC and the Governments
Establish Trade frameworks and develop Agreements for the exchanges
Regional versus National power market development advantages
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

16. BATOKA GORGE HP DAM
Cost (Million USD)
2800
REC Involved
COMESA/EAC
Beneficiary countries
Zambia/Zimbabwe Zambezi basin
Technical Organizations
EAPP/ Zambesi River Authority
Objectives
To increase generation capacity and reduce reliance on electricity imports and improve generation mix
Expected Results
construction of a 181 meter gravity dam; installation of 800 MW (4 x 200 MW units) for both Zimbabwe and Zambia. Transmission lines
Project Challenges
Mandate of Zambesi River Authority (ZRA) to raise financing or implement capital projects
Special Purpose Vehicle to raise financing and implement the project yet to be created
Poor Creditworthiness of participating utilities, ZESA and ZESCO
Zimbabwe government classification with IFIs as defaulting
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

17. RUZZIZI III
Cost (Million USD)
450
REC Involved
COMESA/EAC
Beneficiary countries
Rwanda/DRC
Technical Organizations
CEPGL, EGL
Objectives
Share power between Rwanda, Burundi and DRC promoted by CEPGL and develop local renewable energy as well as regulation of water basin
Expected Results
Hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 145 MW
Project Challenges
Resources limitation of EGL for needs of the project
The studies were launched to review the interconnection of South Kivu and North Kivu and their interface with the CEPGL interconnected network.
Finalization of Establishment of a Basin Authority, necessary
Finalized selection of preferered investors for PPP
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

18. RUSUMO FALLS
Cost (Million USD)
360
REC Involved
COMESA/EAC
Beneficiary countries
Nile River Basin Countries
Technical Organizations
NELSAP
Objectives
Provide inexpensive electricity and improve energy security in the region
Expected Results
dam and hydro-electric power station of about 61 MW on the Kagera River at Rusumo Falls;
Power lines connecting the power plant to the electricity grids of Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania.
Project Challenges
Power sharing agreement between Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania
Environmental issues related to flooding (could affect wetlands downstream, including in the Akagera National Park)
Reservoir have a negligible effect on net evaporation
Issues: Updated Status of Project; Roles of Utility, RECs and Power Pool

19. Overview of Presentation
PIDA Priority Action Plan 1
Projects synopsis 2
Implementation Issues 3

20. Roles of Utilities and Power Pools
Projects Fiches
- Update
- Package - Fill gaps (physical and soft)
Commitments and Needs
- Capacity needs
- Reforms needs
- Project Preparation
Funding + Actions
- Tariffs - Creditworthiness - Maintenance and Operation
Influencing, Making Commitments , Acting together…

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A time for action
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