Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station
Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station | |
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Country | Uganda |
Location | Isimba, Kamuli District |
Coordinates | 00°46′18″N 33°02′32″E / 0.77167°N 33.04222°E |
Purpose | Power |
Status | Under construction |
Opening date | December 2018 (Expected)[1][2] |
Construction cost | US$590 million |
Dam and spillways | |
Impounds | Victoria Nile |
Turbines | 4 x 45.8 MW |
Installed capacity | 183.2 megawatts (245,700 hp) |
Annual generation | 1,039 GWh |
Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station is a 183.2 megawatts (245,700 hp) hydroelectric power project under construction in Uganda.[3][4]
Location
The power station is located at the village of Isimba on the Victoria Nile, in Kamuli District.[5] This is approximately 44 kilometres (27 mi), by road, north of the Bujagali Hydroelectric Power Station.[6] The geographical coordinates of Isimba Power Station are: 00°46'18.0"N, 33°02'32.0"E (Latitude:0.771667; Longitude:33.042222).[7]
Overview
The contract for a feasibility study and preparation of tender documents, worth US $3.8 million, was awarded to a consortium consisting of the engineering firms Fichtner (lead) and Norplan.[8] A local Ugandan company, Kagga & Partners, was a sub-consultant to the consortium.[8] Initial planned capacity at Isimba was to be at least 100 megawatts (130,000 hp).[8][9]
In July 2013, Ugandan media reported that the construction contract had been awarded to the China International Water & Electric Corporation, a Chinese government-owned power company.[10] The generation capacity had been increased to 183.2 megawatts.[10] Construction was expected to last 34 months.[10]In January 2018, following the expiry of their 40-month contract, Energy Infratech Private Limited, from India, handed over to a new supervising engineering consortium. The consortium comprises Artelia EAU & Environment from France and local company KKATT Consult Limited. Completion is now expected in August 2018.[11][12] As of April 2018, according to the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited, the project was 86 percent complete, with total cost quoted at US$567.7 million.[13]
The most recent design includes a 0.5 kilometres (1,600 ft) bridge on top of the power station that will span the Victoria Nile and provide another crossing across the river.[14]
Construction costs
The total project cost was originally estimated at US $350 million. In 2008, the Ugandan government secured a loan from Exim Bank of India to fund the construction.[15] In April 2013, Ugandan print media reported that the government of India had extended a credit line worth US $450 million (about UGX:1.1 trillion) for construction of the dam.[16]
In July 2013, media reports indicated that the cost of the dam had risen to US $570 million (about UGX:1.4 trillion), funded by a loan from the Export-Import Bank of China.[17][18][19] In March 2015, the Ugandan Parliament authorized the Ugandan government to borrow US$482.5 million (about UGX:1.4 trillion) from China Exim Bank at 2 percent annual interest repayable over 20 years, with a five-year grace period. Uganda will contribute the remaining US$107 million to the project, for a total cost of US$589.5 million.[20][21] A new 132 kilovolt transmission line will be constructed to evacuate the generated power and integrate it into the national grid at the Bujagali Power Station.[22]
See also
References
- ^ Mangula, George (12 December 2017). "Isimba dam works near completion as first turbine is lowered". Kampala: Eagle Uganda. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ Ssebuliba, Samuel (21 September 2018). "Isimba dam to be ready by December 2018". Kampala: KFM.co.ug. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
- ^ PTC (15 March 2016). "Isimba Hydropower Project, Uganda". Power-technology.com (PTC). Retrieved 15 March 2016.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Tajuba, Paul (28 July 2013). "Govt awards Chinese company Isimba Hydropower project". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ Musingo, Doreen (23 October 2011). "Government plans to build power dam in Kamuli District". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Globefeed.com (12 April 2016). "Distance between Bujagali Hydropower Plant, Buikwe, Central Region, Uganda and Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station, Ntenjeru, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Location of Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b c Norplan (3 March 2010). "Norplan consortium signs contract for the Isimba hydro power project in Uganda". Norplan AS 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ Kasita, Ibrahim (18 May 2009). "Uganda: German Firm Gets Sh8 Billion Isimba Power Deal". New Vision via AllAfrica.com. Kampala. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ a b c Howe, Marc (10 October 2013). "Chinese Begin Work On Uganda's $500M Hydropower Plant". Sourceable.net. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ Musisi, Frederic (19 January 2018). "Isimba dam gets new consultant". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Barigaba, Julius (30 January 2018). "Uganda replaces Isimba hydopower dam engineer". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Julius Businge (10 April 2018). "Seven experts to scrutinize Isimba Dam works". The Independent (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ Wakabi, Michael (12 October 2013). "New hydro projects to ease Uganda's power costs". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "India Gives $350m for Isimba Dam". ESI Africa Magazine (South Africa). 30 May 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ Kulabako, Faridah (22 April 2013). "India to give Shs1.1t for Isimba hydro plant". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ Bwambale, Taddeo (30 July 2013). "Uganda awards another hydro-electric project to Chinese firm". New Vision. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
- ^ Staff Reporter, China (5 August 2013). "Chinese to fund and build Uganda's Isimba hydroelectric dam". Asian-Power.Com. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Vision Reporter (7 August 2014). "Isimba Dam construction commences". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ^ Nelson Wesonga, and Yasiin Mugerwa (15 March 2015). "Parliament okays Shs1.4 trillion loan for Isimba hydropower deal". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ Company Press Release (7 October 2013). "CWE starts construction on Isimba hydro power project in Uganda". Power-technology.com. Retrieved 31 May 2015.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Kiwuuwa, Paul (6 March 2015). "Government seeks approval for Sh1.3 trillion loan". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 15 February 2016.