Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station
| Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Map of the Republic of the Congo showing the location of Liouesso.  Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station (Africa) .svg) Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station (Earth) | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Location | Ouesso, Sangha Region |
| Coordinates | 01°26′07″N 16°10′42″E / 1.43528°N 16.17833°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction cost | US$110 million |
| Owner(s) | Government of the Republic of the Congo |
| Operator(s) | Energaz |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Sangha River |
| Commission date | 2017 |
| Turbines | 3 x 6.4 MW |
| Installed capacity | 19.2 megawatts (25,700 hp) |
| Annual generation | 9 GWh |
The Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station is a 19.2 megawatts (25,700 hp) hydroelectric power station in the Republic of the Congo. The government-owned power station was commercially commissioned in May 2017. Constructed by the China Gezhouba Group, the renewable energy infrastructure project cost approximately US$110 million to construct.[1]
Location
[edit]The power station is located in the town of Ouesso, in Ouesso District, in the Sangha Region of the Republic of the Congo. Ouesso sits on the Sangha River, a tributary of the Congo River, near the international border with Cameroon. This is approximately 829 kilometres (515 mi), by road, north of Brazzaville, the capital and largest city in that country.[2]
The geographical coordinates of Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station are 1°26'07.0"N, 16°10'42.0"E (Latitude:1.435278; Longitude:16.178333).[3]
History
[edit]In 2006, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for this power station was awarded to Clackson Power Company of South Africa.[4] Later, the EPC contract was switched to the China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC). CGGC was able to achieve financial close for this power station, in January 2014.[5] On 30 May 2017, the completed power station was commercially commissioned.[6]
Overview
[edit]The power house comprises three Francis type turbines, each rated at 6.4 MW, for capacity generation of 19.2 MW. The energy generated here is distributed to the town of Ouesso and to neighboring villages in Ouesso District, in the Sangha Region.[5]
Construction costs and funding
[edit]It has been reported that the construction of this HPP cost about US$110 million.[1] Other reliable references have indicated that the government of the Republic of the Congo invested US$92 million. The table below illustrates the funding sources for the power station.[7]
| Rank | Name of Financier | Funding in USD (Millions) | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the Republic of the Congo | 92.0 |
83.6 |
[7] |
| 2 | Other Financier (s) | 18.0 |
6.4 |
[7] |
| Total | 110.0 |
100.00 |
[1] |
Rehabilitation
[edit]In May 2022, the government of the Republic of the Congo signed agreements with CGGC and ENERGAZ, a Congolese IPP, to rehabilitate this power station, whose output had drastically reduced and to expand the distribution network of the power plant which is not yet grid-connected.[8][9]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Michael Harris (30 May 2017). "Congo Republic's 19.9-MW Liouesso hydroelectric project inaugurated". Hydroreview.com. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Distance Between Ouesso, Republic of the Congo And Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Location of Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Hydro Review (10 December 2006). "Congo Republic awards four hydro project contracts". Hydroreview.com. London, United Kingdom.
- ^ a b NS Energy (27 January 2014). "CGGC closes Liouesso Hydropower Station in the Republic of Congo". NSEnergybusiness.com. Ghaziabad, India. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Projects Today (31 May 2017). "Hydroelectric plant inaugurated at Congo Republic". Projectsoday.com. Mumbai, India. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Power Technology (1 June 2017). "Deals this week: Government of Congo, Alsons Consolidated Resources, Crius Energy Trust". Power-Technology.com. New York City. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Jean Marie Takouleu (25 May 2022). "Congo: CGGC and Energaz Sign PPP for Two 331 MW Hydroelectric Plants". Afrik21.africa. Paris, France. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Interholco (8 March 2021). "The future has a beautiful energy, says Congolese entrepreneur Vouala Obambi". Interholco.com. Baar, Switzerland. Retrieved 26 May 2022.