Development of 200MW from Methane Gas between Rwanda and DRC
Project Description
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to commission a feasibility study for the joint development of 200MW of power from methane gas from Lake Kivu, which straddles their common border. A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by the two countries, but no commitments have yet been made for development of the project.
Objectives:
- Increasing installed capacity for each country
- Reducing risks associated with methane gas in Lake Kivu
- Exploiting the shared resource of Lake Kivu
PROJECT LOCATION
The project will be implemented on Lake Kivu, straddling the common border between Rwanda and the DRC
CURRENT STATUS / STATE OF THE PROJECT
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Country
DR Congo, Rwanda
Location (s)
Lake Kivu
Sector
Infrastructure: Transport, Energy, ICT, Mining and Water
Sub Sector
Energy
Investment Value Range
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