Chibuto – Matalane Line is a 400kV overhead line with a length of 176km from Chibuto, Gaza, Mozambique, to Matalane, Maputo, Mozambique.
The project, which is currently in the planning stage, is expected to be commissioned in 2023.
Description
Chibuto – Matalane Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Electricidade de Mocambique EP. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through single circuit cable.
Chibuto – Matalane Line project development status
The construction works on the Chibuto – Matalane Line project will be commenced in 2021 and commissioning is expected in 2023.

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By GlobalDataContractors involved
KEC International was appointed by Electricidade de Mocambique EP to undertake the construction works on the Chibuto – Matalane Line project.
About Electricidade de Mocambique EP
Electricidade de Mocambique EP (EDM) is a state owned vertically integrated energy utility that generates, distributes, transmits, and commercializes electricity. It produces electricity from hydro and thermal sources. The company has interests in the Lichinga, Cuamba, Corumana, Chicamba, and Mavuzi hydro power plants; and Termica de Temane, GTG Beira, GTG1 Maputo, GTG3 Maputo, and GTG2 Maputo thermal power plants. EDM distributes electricity across Southern region including Maputo Province, Chokwe, Xai-Xai, and Inhambane; Central region: Beira, Chimoio, TeTe, Mocuba, and Quelimane; Northern region: Nampula, Nacala, Pemba, and Lichinga.
Methodology
All publicly-announced T&D Line & Substation projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC. The information regarding the projects is sourced through secondary information sources such as country specific utility players, company news and reports, statistical organisations, regulatory body, government planning reports and their publications and is further validated through primary from various stakeholders such as power utility companies, consultants, energy associations of respective countries, government bodies and professionals from leading players in the power sector.