In Angola 2007/2008 - (Page 23) ENERGY Energy & Water Supply – A Target for Private Investment Currently, numerous rehabilitation projects are in the works that will increase the power supply throughout Angola by an estimated 15% in 2007, provide regular water supply to a growing number of municipalities, and provide jobs for local workers. The increased power supply realized by these developments will benefit large investment projects in iron, copper, aluminum, diamonds, decorative stones, oil refining, and much more by providing the work sites with energy. is expected to increase to Kwanza Sul by the end of 2007, after the refurbishing of high voltage transmission lines and supplementary work involving low- and medium-voltage networks. The project was awarded to ENCEL and will pave the way for the development of secondary networks, the recovery of additional low- and medium-voltage networks, and the improvement of public lighting. The Finance Ministry has provided approximately USD 2.8 million in foreign credit for this project. Gove Dam The Gove Dam rehabilitation, estimated at USD 158 million, is scheduled to begin in the near future and take approximately thirty months to complete. This project includes dam repair and the construction of a hydroelectric power plant, substation, and transmission lines. Once completed, the plant will have a production capacity of 60 megawatts and will supply power to Huambo and Bié provinces. In addition, the project will provide regular water supply to projects in Cunene and Namibe and to irrigation perimeters along the Cunene River. This project will employ approximately six hundred individuals. The many ongoing energy and water projects in Angola are facilitating the development and growth of the country’s infrastructure and opportunity. To continue this stride in advancement, private investment is essential to allow Angola to reach full potential of hydroelectric production. To encourage and protect private, national, and international capital in the electric sector, the government has approved many laws that enable entrance into the industry. This sector is supervised by the Ministry of Water and Energy. The companies EPAL, EDEL, and ENE are in charge of water, distribution of energy, and generation of energy, respectively. Learn more about this growing industry. Some of the projects currently under way include: Capanda Hydroelectric Power Plant Rehabilitation work recently concluded on Angola’s Capanda Hydroelectric Power Plant when a fourth generator was added, pushing the plant to its full production capacity of 520 megawatts. The construction of the Capanda Hydroelectric Power Plant began in 1982, when the Angolan Government signed a contract with Brazil’s Odebrecht and Technopromexport of Russia, and has involved a total investment of approximately USD 2.6 billion. The completion of this project opens the door for another seven dams to be built along the river, with a combined estimated power output of over 6,000 megawatts. GAMEK was in charge of the management of this project. Hydroelectric Power Plants Along Kwanza River Seven Hydroelectric Power Plants will be constructed along the Kwanza River beginning in 2007. The project will be managed by GAMEK, the same company that managed the Capanda Hydroelectric Power Plant construction. Angola/United States Energy Agreement The United States signed an agreement with Angola to finance USD 626,850 for hydroelectric projects in Angola. The US will provide technical assistance for energy distribution and hydroelectric projects in Cuchi (Kuando Kubango) and Luena (Moxico). Cambambe Hydroelectric Power Plant The Cambambe Hydroelectric Power Plant, in Kwanza Norte, currently supplies regular power to Sumbe, Porto Amboim, and Gabela. Power supply 23
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