The Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) is mandated to increase investment in new energy generation projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner, develop transmission infrastructure to evacuate new plants and deliver energy to distribution nodes, and plan and execute energy-access projects.
Key mandates
- Develop and implement the least-cost energy development plan in line with Government policy and strategic objectives.
- Direct the Electricity Access Roll-Out Program through an implementation plan and strategy aligned with the overall sector strategy.
- Undertake economic and technical studies for power plants, transmission and distribution networks, oil and gas infrastructure, and primary and social energy-resource projects.
- Establish appropriate project and contract management policies and procedures.
- Advise on the development of social energy projects.
This ring-fenced approach is intended to strengthen accountability for development resources while opening space for increased private-sector participation.