The 400kV Malawi-Zambia Interconnector Project will involve constructing a 400kV power line from the 400/132kV Nkhoma Substation in Lilongwe in Malawi to the existing Chipata West 330/132kV substation in Zambia. The total line distance is approximately 184 km out of which 40km is in Zambia and 144km is in Malawi. ZESCO has indicated its intention to upgrade the Chipata substation to 400kV
To strengthen security of supply through Reginal power interconnection
To strengthen security of supply through Reginal power interconnection
Start date: 2018-01-01
Due date:
2020-05-30
Approval date: 2017-07-31
1,000,000.00
USD
Total Funding
2023-08-02
Date Created
2023-08-02
Last updated
Construction
Project Type
Preparation
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Absence of a clear feasibility study
Unrealistic budgets
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
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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
Locations
Description
Malawi
District
Lilongwe
Region
Central
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Parties
Description
Malawi Government
Locality
Lilongwe
Region
Central Region
Street address
Capital Hill
Postal code
0000
Country
Malawi
Email
[email protected]
Telephone
0000
Fax Number
0000
URL
www.malawi.gov.mw
Description
The Government of Malawi
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
Email
[email protected]
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.
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Construction of 132kV Zambia-Malawi Interconnection line
Amount
USD 102,000,000.00
Start Date
2023-08-01
End Date
2027-12-31
Max Extent Date
2027-12-31
Duration In Days
1613
Party ID
Malawi Government-Lilongwe-MW
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Project Funding
Party
European Investment Bank (EIB)-Luxembourg-LU
Amount
USD 102,000,000.00
Description
Construction of 132kV Transmission line interconnector between Malawi and Zambiya
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