Zungeru
power plant is a 700mw ongoing project in Zungeru, Niger state at an
estimated cost of $1.3b, 75% will be financed by China and 25% by
Nigerian govt.
The
project started in May 2013 but legal matters and funding stalled its
construction, its now expected to be completed by Dec 2021, and first
unit is expected to start generation by Dec 2020.
The dam project will generate 2.64b kwh/h of electricity per annum, it'll serve 10% of Nigeria's power need.
The project will also serve as flood control, water supply, irrigation and for aquaculture.
The project is at 70% completion rate.
The project will also serve as flood control, water supply, irrigation and for aquaculture.
The project is at 70% completion rate.
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