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Official Rwanda Energy Group generation, transmission, distribution, and electricity-access projects.

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110 kV Gasogi-KSEZ

The project consists of building a 2.2km long 110KV transmission line linking Gasogi substation to Kigali Special Economic Zone

110 kV Gishoma-Bugarama

This is a 13 km long 110 KV transmission line linking Gishoma Power plant to Bugarama Substation.

110 kV Jabana-Mt Kigali-Gahanga

The project constists of construction of a 27 km long 110KV transmission line linking Jabana, Mont Kigali and Gahanga to ensure sustainability of power supply in the City of Kigali.

110 kV Ntendezi–Bugarama

This project included the construction of a 17.5 km transmission line linking Ntendezi and Bugarama with the associated substations. This line transmission line will ensure power stability in the West of Rwanda and CIMERWA factory

110 kV Rukarara-Kilinda

This is 110 KV transmission line with a length of 31.5km. It evacuates power from Rukarara Hydropower plant to Kilinda Substation

110kV Rulindo-Gabiro-Musha

This 110 KV line with its associated substations (Rulindo and Gabiro) connects Rulindo, Gabiro and Musha (Rwamagana) on a distance of 119km.

220 kV Kigoma-Butare-Ngozi-Gitega

The project consists of construction of 62km long transmission line from Kigom, Butare, Ngozi and Gitega. This 220KV line will facilitate interconnection and exchange electricity between Rwanda and Burundi

220 kV Mirama-Shango

This is a 220 KV line connecting Rwanda to Uganda with a length of 93.5. It will facilitate the interconnection between the two countries.

220 kV Rusumo- Bugesera-Shango

The project consists of construction of a 119km long 220KV transmission line with its associate substations which will evacuate power from Rusumo Hydropower Plant (under construction) to Bugesera up to Shango

Gishoma 15 MW Peat to Power Project

Since 2010, the Government started development of the 15MW peat power plant in Gishoma, Rusizi District, to reduce electricity deficit which the country was facing and to coincide with a significant growth of electricity demand observed in the region as a result of the expansion of the local cement factory and country development.

Hakan Quantum Power Project

YUMN Ltd. is developing an 80 MW peat fired power plant in South Akanyaru prospect in Gisagara District and the project is to be developed as Public Private Partnership (PPP). On Feb 10, 2016, Amendment and Restatement Deeds for Power Purchase Agreement, Concession Agreement and Government Guarantee have been signed. Since February 2017 the project is und…

Kibuye Power 1

pilot project located in Karongi district, has been generating around 3MW of electrical power with the design capacity of 3.6 MW; In 2016 Symbion Power acquired the KP1 barge and onshore facility.Symbion through the liquidation process and is now mobilizing funds to revive the plant and scale it up to 25 MW.

Kigali Network Strenghening 1 - 1

Improved stability of power supply in Bugesera and parts of Kigali by replacing a10MVA transformer by a 20MVA at Mont Kigali substation

Kigali Network Strenghening 2

Rehabilitation of MV underground cable within Kigali city Centre, construction of a 1.5km four circuit overhead line between Gikondo and KBC; replacement of MV underground cables from KBC to Christus. This Project is divided in 3 lots:

Kigali Ring I

The project consists of construction of 27km of 110kV transmission line from Jabana to Gahanga via Mont Kigali, construction of 110/30/15kV, 40MVA substation at Mont Kigali, 110/15kV; 20MVA substation at Gahanga; addition of a second transformer at Birembo (20MVA)

Kigali Ring II

Installation of reactive power compensators (capacitor banks) at MV side of the following substations,: Gikondo, Jabana and Birembo. Each substation with 4.5MVAr;

KivuWatt Project Phase I

A subsidiary of Contour Global (US-based Company) entered into commercial operations since 31st December 2015 and operates at base load with a nominal gross capacity of 26 MW.

Nyabarongo II Multipurpose project

Nyabarongo II (43.5MW) is a multipurpose project expected to cater for water supply, irrigation as well as electrical power generation. The project is also envisaged to mitigate the perpetual flooding downstream of the Nyabarongo River that has proved to be hazardous in the recent years. The project is fully funded by the Government of Rwanda is expected…

Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Project

The project is being developed under NELSAP umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania funded by the World Bank. Rusumo falls Hydropower Project is planned to generate 80 MW and the power output will be shared equally by three countries. The project consists of concrete dam with crest length of 150m,Headrace Tunnel of 460m and a surface power station with…

Ruzizi III

Rusizi III Hydropower (145MW) construction project is supported by the World Bank, EU, AfDB among others with an expected investment capital of $450 million and is expected to be completed by 2024. The project is being developed under CEPGL umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and DRC. Rusizi III hydropower project planned to generate 147MW and the power output w…

Scaling- up energy access Project

(a) 25,438 households connected to national electricity, (b)179 schools, 29 health centers and 25 sector and cells administration offices with access to electricity in the project area, by (i) constructing 464Km of MV distribution lines and (ii) 710 Km of LV network.

Shema Power Lake Kivu

Shema Power Lake Kivu Limited (SPLK ltd) signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) for a 56 MW net power output from methane gas. The Power plant will be located on Nyamyumba sector in Rubavu District. The first barge will provide 14 MW of electricity 15 months after the project reaches Financial Close.

REG Projects

Peat

Hakan Quantum Power Project

YUMN Ltd. is developing an 80 MW peat fired power plant in South Akanyaru prospect in Gisagara District and the project is to be developed as Public Private Partnership (PPP). On Feb 10, 2016, Amendment and Restatement Deeds for Power Purchase Agreement, Concession Agreement and Government Guarantee have been signed. Since February 2017 the project is und…

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Peat

Gishoma 15 MW Peat to Power Project

Since 2010, the Government started development of the 15MW peat power plant in Gishoma, Rusizi District, to reduce electricity deficit which the country was facing and to coincide with a significant growth of electricity demand observed in the region as a result of the expansion of the local cement factory and country development.

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Generation , Hydropower

Nyabarongo II Multipurpose project

Nyabarongo II (43.5MW) is a multipurpose project expected to cater for water supply, irrigation as well as electrical power generation. The project is also envisaged to mitigate the perpetual flooding downstream of the Nyabarongo River that has proved to be hazardous in the recent years. The project is fully funded by the Government of Rwanda is expected…

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Ongrid

Scaling- up energy access Project

(a) 25,438 households connected to national electricity, (b)179 schools, 29 health centers and 25 sector and cells administration offices with access to electricity in the project area, by (i) constructing 464Km of MV distribution lines and (ii) 710 Km of LV network.

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Methane gas

KivuWatt Project Phase I

A subsidiary of Contour Global (US-based Company) entered into commercial operations since 31st December 2015 and operates at base load with a nominal gross capacity of 26 MW.

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Transmission , Medium Voltage

Kigali Network Strenghening 2

Rehabilitation of MV underground cable within Kigali city Centre, construction of a 1.5km four circuit overhead line between Gikondo and KBC; replacement of MV underground cables from KBC to Christus. This Project is divided in 3 lots:

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Medium Voltage

Kigali Ring II

Installation of reactive power compensators (capacitor banks) at MV side of the following substations,: Gikondo, Jabana and Birembo. Each substation with 4.5MVAr;

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Transmission , Medium Voltage

Kigali Ring I

The project consists of construction of 27km of 110kV transmission line from Jabana to Gahanga via Mont Kigali, construction of 110/30/15kV, 40MVA substation at Mont Kigali, 110/15kV; 20MVA substation at Gahanga; addition of a second transformer at Birembo (20MVA)

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Transmission

110 kV Gasogi-KSEZ

The project consists of building a 2.2km long 110KV transmission line linking Gasogi substation to Kigali Special Economic Zone

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Transmission

220 kV Kigoma-Butare-Ngozi-Gitega

The project consists of construction of 62km long transmission line from Kigom, Butare, Ngozi and Gitega. This 220KV line will facilitate interconnection and exchange electricity between Rwanda and Burundi

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Transmission

220 kV Rusumo- Bugesera-Shango

The project consists of construction of a 119km long 220KV transmission line with its associate substations which will evacuate power from Rusumo Hydropower Plant (under construction) to Bugesera up to Shango

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Transmission

110 kV Jabana-Mt Kigali-Gahanga

The project constists of construction of a 27 km long 110KV transmission line linking Jabana, Mont Kigali and Gahanga to ensure sustainability of power supply in the City of Kigali.

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Transmission

220 kV Mirama-Shango

This is a 220 KV line connecting Rwanda to Uganda with a length of 93.5. It will facilitate the interconnection between the two countries.

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Transmission

110 kV Ntendezi–Bugarama

This project included the construction of a 17.5 km transmission line linking Ntendezi and Bugarama with the associated substations. This line transmission line will ensure power stability in the West of Rwanda and CIMERWA factory

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Generation , Hydropower

Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Project

The project is being developed under NELSAP umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania funded by the World Bank. Rusumo falls Hydropower Project is planned to generate 80 MW and the power output will be shared equally by three countries. The project consists of concrete dam with crest length of 150m,Headrace Tunnel of 460m and a surface power station with…

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Generation , Hydropower

Ruzizi III

Rusizi III Hydropower (145MW) construction project is supported by the World Bank, EU, AfDB among others with an expected investment capital of $450 million and is expected to be completed by 2024. The project is being developed under CEPGL umbrella for Rwanda, Burundi and DRC. Rusizi III hydropower project planned to generate 147MW and the power output w…

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Generation , Methane gas

Shema Power Lake Kivu

Shema Power Lake Kivu Limited (SPLK ltd) signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) for a 56 MW net power output from methane gas. The Power plant will be located on Nyamyumba sector in Rubavu District. The first barge will provide 14 MW of electricity 15 months after the project reaches Financial Close.

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Methane gas

Kibuye Power 1

pilot project located in Karongi district, has been generating around 3MW of electrical power with the design capacity of 3.6 MW; In 2016 Symbion Power acquired the KP1 barge and onshore facility.Symbion through the liquidation process and is now mobilizing funds to revive the plant and scale it up to 25 MW.

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