Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station
Power station in the Republic of the Congo
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The Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station is a 19.2 megawatts (25,700 hp) hydroelectric power station in the Republic of the Congo. The government-owned power station was commercially commissioned in May 2017. Constructed by the China Gezhouba Group, the renewable energy infrastructure project cost approximately US$110 million to construct.[1]
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| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Location | Ouesso, Sangha Region |
| Coordinates | 01°26′07″N 16°10′42″E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction cost | US$110 million |
| Owner | Government of the Republic of the Congo |
| Operator | Energaz |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Sangha River |
| Power Station | |
| Commission date | 2017 |
| Turbines | 3 x 6.4 MW |
| Installed capacity | 19.2 megawatts (25,700 hp) |
| Annual generation | 9 GWh |
Location
The power station is located in the town of Ouesso, in Ouesso District, in the Sangha Region of the Republic of the Congo. Ouesso sits on the Sangha River, a tributary of the Congo River, near the international border with Cameroon. This is approximately 829 kilometres (515 mi), by road, north of Brazzaville, the capital and largest city in that country.[2]
The geographical coordinates of Liouesso Hydroelectric Power Station are 1°26'07.0"N, 16°10'42.0"E (Latitude:1.435278; Longitude:16.178333).[3]
History
In 2006, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for this power station was awarded to Clackson Power Company of South Africa.[4] Later, the EPC contract was switched to the China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC). CGGC was able to achieve financial close for this power station, in January 2014.[5] On 30 May 2017, the completed power station was commercially commissioned.[6]
Overview
The power house comprises three Francis type turbines, each rated at 6.4 MW, for capacity generation of 19.2 MW. The energy generated here is distributed to the town of Ouesso and to neighboring villages in Ouesso District, in the Sangha Region.[5]
Construction costs and funding
It has been reported that the construction of this HPP cost about US$110 million.[1] Other reliable references have indicated that the government of the Republic of the Congo invested US$92 million. The table below illustrates the funding sources for the power station.[7]
| Rank | Name of Financier | Funding in USD (Millions) | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the Republic of the Congo | 92.0 | 83.6 | [7] |
| 2 | Other Financier (s) | 18.0 | 6.4 | [7] |
| Total | 110.0 | 100.00 | [1] | |
