Power interconnection project, Ethiopia and Djibouti
Name of the project and location
Ethiopia-Djibouti power interconnection project.
Project description
The project includes the following components: development of a power transmission network; electricity supply to border towns; project supervision and management; and institutional support.
As part of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, the aim of the project is to improve access to electricity in Ethiopia and Djibouti through regional cooperation in energy. In total, the aim is to increase electricity access in Ethiopia from 13% to 20% by 2012, and electricity access in Djibouti from 49,5% to 60% by 2015.
Value
The African Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of over $56-million.
The Éléctricité de Djibouti (EdD) has agreed to cover $26,65-million of the total sum of the loan, while the balance will be covered by the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo).
Duration
Work on the project has already started and is expected to take 54 months.
Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.
Client
EdD and EEPCo.
Latest developments
None stated.
Participants
ADB.
On budget and on time?
Yes.
Contact details for project information
EEPCo, tel +251 1 550264, fax +2511 552345 or email eelpa@telecom.net.et.
EdD, tel +253 34 53 68, fax +253 35 43 96 or email djama_agb@edd.dj.
ADB, tel +216 71 333 511, fax +216 71 351 933.
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