Original disclosure @ AFDB website
Updated in EWS Nov 4, 2024
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According to AFDB:
The project goal is to support HCB’s10-year investment plan named “Vital Capex”.
The proposed transaction entails a Corporate Loan Facility (the “Facility”) to support Hidroeléctrica Cahora Bassa’s (“HCB”) 10-year investment plan named “Vital Capex”, with an estimated cost of EUR 650 million to rehabilitate and modernize HCB’s electricity production system located in Mozambique (the “Project”). HCB is the concessionaire of the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Scheme (“CBHS”), with a total installed capacity of 2,075MW, on the main stem of the Zambezi River and is the largest power producer in Mozambique, accounting for more than 80% of Mozambique’s power output. The project rationale is to enable the rehabilitation of CBHS with the following expected outcomes: i) extend the life of the dam by an additional 25 years; ii) increase the delivery of clean energy by an additional 110MW; iii) enhance the reliability of delivery of energy ; iii) reduce unplanned outages of CBHS enabling HCB to fulfil its contractual obligations to its off-takers and iv) enhance regional integration of the electricity sector in SADC countries; v) increase revenue for both HCB and Mozambique and vi) ensure the sustainability of energy security of South Africa , Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
The AfDB categorized the environmental risks of the project as 'High Risk'.
AFDB Investment: U.A 78,914,764.16
As stated on the company's website, Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), the largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Southern Africa, provides hydroelectric power to Mozambique and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). With a firm focus on regional energy security, HCB has a solid performance record, an experienced management team and an established and sustainable strategy for the future.
HCB is headquartered next to the Cahora Bassa dam, in Songo village, Tete province. The company also has a financial and commercial office in Maputo, with maintenance facilities in Chimoio.
HCB is a private company with a majority state-owned capital participation.
| Private Actor 1 | Private Actor 1 Role | Private Actor 1 Sector | Relation | Private Actor 2 | Private Actor 2 Role | Private Actor 2 Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) | Client | Hydropower |
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