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Mozambique-Malawi 400KV Transmission Line Interconnection Project (MOMA)

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Mozambique-Malawi 400KV Transmission Line Interconnection Project (MOMA)

Mozambique-Malawi 400KV Transmission Line Interconnection Project (MOMA)

The aim is to establish a power transmission link between Mozambique and Malawi to meet increasing electricity demand in Malawi, and to create opportunities for trading in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).

Start date: 2021-11-03 Due date: 2023-12-15 Approval date: 2021-12-02
24,704,085.00   USD
Total Funding
2023-08-02
Date Created
2023-09-01
Last updated
Construction
Project Type
Implementation
Project Status
Absence of a clear feasibility study Unrealistic budgets Limited assessment of environmental impacts Limited assessment of social impacts Limited assessment of economic impacts Weak stakeholder engagement Change of scope Cost overruns and budget inflation Lack of transparency in procurement processes Limited competition Favoritism in bidding processes Political interference Weak accountability mechanisms Frequent project delays (time overruns) Environmental violations Social violations Lack of maintenance plans Under-utilization of project Abandonment of project

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Parties

Description Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)
Locality Blantyre
Region Southern Region
Street address Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd 9 Haile Selassie Road P. O. Box 2047, BLANTYRE
Postal code 0000
Country Malawi
Telephone +2651822000
Fax Number
URL www.escom.mw
Description The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is a limited liability company established under the Companies Act of 1984. The mandate of the Corporation is to procure, transmit and distribute Electricity in the country.
Description Malawi Government
Locality Lilongwe
Region Central Region
Street address Capital Hill
Postal code 0000
Country Malawi
Telephone 0000
Fax Number 0000
URL www.malawi.gov.mw
Description The Government of Malawi
Description World Bank
Locality Washington, DC
Region District of Columbia
Street address 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA
Postal code 20433
Country United States of America (the)
Telephone +1 (202) 473-1000
Fax Number
URL www.worldbank.org
Description The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.
Description World Bank
Locality Washington, DC
Region District of Columbia
Street address 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA
Postal code 20433
Country United States of America (the)
Telephone +1 (202) 473-1000
Fax Number
URL www.worldbank.org
Description The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. It comprises two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and the International Development Association (IDA). The World Bank is a component of the World Bank Group.

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Budget

Description Construction of 400kV Transmission Interconnector and expansion of 400kV/132kV Phombeya substation
Amount USD 24,704,085.00
Start Date 2022-11-01
End Date 2023-12-31
Max Extent Date 2024-04-30
Duration In Days 546
Party ID Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM)-Blantyre-MW
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Project Funding

Party World Bank-Washington, DC-US
Amount USD 24,704,085.00
Description Credit/grant
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Asset Life Time

Start Date 2024-01-01
End Date 2074-01-01
Max End Date 2084-04-19

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