Zambia-Tanzania-Kenya Interconnector (Zambia-Tanzania Section)

Project Description

The project comprises a power transmission interconnector between Kabwe in Zambia and Iringa in Tanzania, including
1,322km of new transmission lines, of which 414km will be in Tanzania and 908km in Zambia. It will also include the development of nine substations, four new substations and five substation modifications.

The project will complete the larger ZTK Interconnection Project. The main objectives are to:

  • Enhance electricity trade and improve security of electricity supply
  • Foster socio-economic development and promote regional integration
  • Create an ICT connection by including the Optical Fibre Ground Wire (OPGW) on the transmission lines
  • Create a transmission backbone to support rural electrification
  • Stimulate investment in generation in the two sub-regions of the EAPP and SAPP arising from the larger market of the interconnected systems

PROJECT LOCATION

Zambia and Tanzania

CURRENT STATUS / STATE OF THE PROJECT

Financial mobilisation

ACTIONS REQUIRED/ IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS /  CONTRACT TYPE

Loan

AVAILABILITY OF PREFEASIBILITY STUDIES, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, AND OTHER STUDIES

Feasibility study and conceptual design are available

ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT

USD 425 million

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Country

Tanzania, Zambia

Location (s)

Kabwe/ Tanzania

Sector

Infrastructure: Transport, Energy, ICT, Mining and Water

Sub Sector

Energy

Investment Value Range

+ 100 million USD

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