Memveele Hydro Power Plant is a 211MW hydro power project. It is located on Ntem(Vallée du Ntem) river/basin in South, Cameroon. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2011 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2016.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 211 | 211 | – | Active | South, Cameroon | Sinohydro |
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Description
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The project was developed by Sinohydro and is currently owned by Ministere de l’Eau et de l’Energie.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 19 million cubic meter. The gross head of the project is 51m. The project generated 1,190 GWh of electricity. The project cost is $730.784m.
Memveele Hydro Power Plant (Memveele I) consists of 1 unit of francis turbine with 52.75MW nameplate capacity.
Memveele Hydro Power Plant (Memveele II) consists of 3 units of francis turbines with 52.75MW nameplate capacity.
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By GlobalDataDevelopment Status
The project construction commenced in 2011 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2016.
Contractors Involved
Sinohydro was selected to render EPC services for the hydro power project.
About Sinohydro
Sinohydro Corp Ltd (Sinohydro), a subsidiary of Power Construction Corporation of China, is a state-owned engineering and construction company executing large- and medium-scale hydropower projects. Its portfolio of services includes general construction; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC); and investment. The company carries out the construction of water conservancy, hydropower stations, power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate projects. The company also offers project financing, design, implementation, and operation of infrastructures such as power, transportation, civil work, mining, and real estate. The company has regional offices in several countries across Asia-Pacific, Africa, America, Eurasia, West Asia, and North Africa. Sinohydro is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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