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Goma-Buhandahanda Power Interconnection within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Energy Power Interconnector

Overview

Summary

This is a 95 km  Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) at 220kV within the D.R Congo and interconnects with Ruzizi III (Kamanyola-Buhandahanda line). The Goma-Buhandahanda power interconnection is a 95 km 220kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) within the D.R Congo and interconnects with Ruzizi III (Kamanyola-Buhandahanda line). The Goma - Buhandahanda interconnection is financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and coordinated by NELSAP-CU on behalf of the D.R Congo. The project is ongoing and work done has reached 20%.

Description

This is a 95 km  Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) at 220kV within the D.R Congo and interconnects with Ruzizi III (Kamanyola-Buhandahanda line). The Goma-Buhandahanda power interconnection is a 95 km 220kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) within the D.R Congo and interconnects with Ruzizi III (Kamanyola-Buhandahanda line). The Goma - Buhandahanda interconnection is financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and coordinated by NELSAP-CU on behalf of the D.R Congo. The project is ongoing and work done has reached 20%.

Objectives

95 km  Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) at 220kV within the D.R Congo and interconnects with Ruzizi III (Kamanyola-Buhandahanda line)

Progress history

  • 2022 Construction

Key figures

Dimension Planned Achieved
Voltage 220 kV 0 kV

Key facts

Status
Active
Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo
Last updated
22 Apr 2022

Financing

USD million
Preparation cost
0.00
Preparation funding gap
0.00
Capital cost (CAPEX)
0.00
CAPEX funding gap
0.00
Operation cost
0.00

Stakeholders

Nile River Basin Program
NRBIP
DRC - Government of Democratic Republic of Congo
GoCD

Source: African Infrastructure Database (AUDA-NEPAD)