Lagdo is a 72MW hydro power project. It is located on Benoue river/basin in North, Cameroon. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1978 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1983. Buy the profile here.

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Description

The project was developed by China International Water & Electric. Eneo Cameroon and Government of Cameroon are currently owning the project.

The hydro reservoir capacity is 7,800 million cubic meter. The project generated 200 GWh of electricity.

The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 18MW nameplate capacity.

Development status

The project construction commenced in 1978 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1983.

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About China International Water & Electric

China International Water & Electric Corp (CWE), a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation, is a state-owned enterprise that provides contracting and investment services. The company invests in construction of various water and hydropower projects across the countries. It also constructs highways, expressways, bridges and road rehabilitation, and highway upgrading. Key projects of the company include Aibd Mbour-Thies Expressway, Roseires Dam Heightening Project, Merowe Dam, Dam Complex of Upper Atbara Project, Kinkon Hydropower Station, Kaleta Hydroelectric Project in Africa, Nam Ngiep 2 Hydropower Project, San Gaban III Hydropower Station, and Canar and Naranjal Flood Control Project. CWE carries out water supply, irrigation, and other projects. The company operates across Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. CWE is headquartered in Beijing, China.

This content was updated on 4 January 2024

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide from announcement through to operation across all technologies and countries worldwide.