Name of the Project
Mambilla hydroelectric power plant.

Location
The project is located in Taraba state, Nigeria.

Client
Nigeria Ministry of Power, Works and Housing.

Project Description
The proposed 3 050 MW Mambilla hydroelectric project has been compared with the Three Gorges dam, in Yichang, China, the largest hydropower plant in the world.

The project will include the construction of four dams, between 50 m and 150 m high.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The project is valued at $5.79-billion.

The Chinese Export/Import Bank will finance 85% of the development, with the Nigerian government contributing 15%.

Duration
The project will take about six years to complete.

Latest Developments
The Federal Executive Council approved the construction of Mambilla project on August 30.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Nigeria Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, email info@pwh.gov.ng.