The proposed project consists of update of Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, Bidding Documents, ESIA and RAP as pre-investment studies for construction of a High Voltage transmission line and associated substations of Beni, Butembo, and Bunia and upgrade the Nkenda Substation. From Nkenda substation in Kasese Western Region of Uganda the line will continue up to Bunia and Butembo via Beni in the North Eastern region of DRC. The total distance of the line is estimated to 352.2 km. The estimated investment cost is USD 160 million.

Countries
Uganda
DRC
Sector
Energy
Region
East Africa
Total Cost
990000
COMMITTED (US$)
925000
Year of approval
Sources of Downstream Financing
Beneficiaries USD 0.065 Million
95% funded by NEPAD-IPPF
Status
ongoing