Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station
Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station | ||
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Annual generation 9 GWh | |
The Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station is a 19.2 megawatts (25,700 hp) hydroelectric power station in the
Location
The power station is located in the town of
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
In 2006, the
Overview
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
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 |
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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
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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Google (26 May 2022). "Distance Between Ouesso, Republic of the Congo And Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Google (26 May 2022). "Location of Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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.