Mandaya and Beko Abo hydroelectric projects, Ethiopia

30th April 2010

By: Tamsyn Graumann

  

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Name and Location
Mandaya and Beko Abo hydroelectric projects, Ethiopia.

Project Description
The two hydroelectric projects, namely the Mandaya and the Beko Abo multiuse hydroelectric projects, are on the Abay river, in Ethiopia.

Earlier studies suggest that the Mandaya and Beko Abo projects can be expected to produce about 12 100 GWh/y and 12 600 GWh/y respectively.

Value
The value of the project has not been disclosed; however, the feasibility study contract is valued at about NKr90-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Client
Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resources.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Shebelle Consult and Tropics Consulting Engineers (subconsultants) and Norplan consortium (feasibility study).

Latest Developments
The Norplan consortium, which comprises Norconsult, Électricité de France and Scott Wilson, and which is led by Norplan (Multiconsult), has been awarded a contract for the feasibility study of the projects.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Multiconsult project manager Jan Høiseth, tel +47 92 82 83 75.
Norconsult project manager Knut Norén, tel +47 67 57 14 22.
Norplan MD Ove Rusten, tel +47 40 01 67 51.

 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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