(A) MAJOR PROJECTS FOR PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS
Project Name:
Implementing Authority:
200MW Coal power plant, a substation plus a 100km transmission line to
connect the 220KV national grid to be build in Mbeya region located at Kiwira
-Tukuyu area.
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangement.
The Government is
looking for an investor.
Location:
The Coal plant will be located in Mbeya region, Kiwira –Tukuyu.
Short Description:
Generation of Power from coal is the priority of the Government. The Coal plant will
be constructed in Mbeya region located at Kiwira -Tukuyu area involving a
construction of a substation and a transmission line of about 100km connecting to
the 220kV national grid.
The project could be implemented under PPP
arrangement between the Government of Tanzania and private investor. The power
generated will be supplied to the Tanzanian national grid under a long term Power
Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with TANESCO.
Project Benefits:

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation(MKUKUTA 2)

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
development such as employment, infrastructure services in the villages,
districts near Tukuyu and Mbeya region
Projects Cost estimates:
The project cost estimated at US$ 484 million.
Project Status:
The Government is looking for PPP stakeholders. However, M/s Harbin Electric
International Company Limited of China have shown interest. Project concept is in
place.
On – Line Date
2016
Financing Status:
The project will be financed under PPP arrangements between the government of
Tanzania and the private investor. Up to now there is no financing arrangement in
place
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business that require power to mushroom
at the surrounding areas during and post construction stages.
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
A country benefiting from the proposed project is Tanzania and more regions,
districts and villages around. Further after completion of Zambia-Tanzania-Kenya
interconnector, power could be traded to the Southern and Eastern Regions and
benefits countries in South of Africa and other East African countries.
Project Name:
45MW Malagarasi Hydro power project, a substation plus a 132/66KV
transmission to evacuate power to Uvinza, Kigoma and Kasulu
Implementing Authority:
The Government is looking for PPP stakeholders.
Location:
The project is located at Igamba falls in Kigoma region. A substation plus a
132/66KV transmission line to evacuate power to Uvinza, Kigoma and Kasulu.
Short Description:
The proposed project is located in western Tanzania about 100 km south of the
town of Kigoma. The proposed hydropower project is some 27 km south of the
main Uvinza-Kigoma road and railway, is reached by a rough road.
There are three cascades totaling a head of 30m to generate 45MW.The main
components of the project will include a dam, an intake pond below Igamba Falls, a
headrace canal a Run-of-River power plant and an access road of about 27 km
from the main Kigoma – Uvinza road.
Other structures will include water retaining walls, canals, transfer power houses,
spillway, an additional switch yard, accommodation for staff and feeder roads
connecting the plant and facilities.
A design of 33/66 kV transmission system, designed to evacuate power to Uvinza,
Kigoma and Kasulu. The project if successful, will be implemented under PPP
arrangement between the Government of Tanzania and private company. The
private company will supply power into the Tanzanian national grid under a long
term Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with TANESCO.
Project Benefits:

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation (MKUKUTA 2)

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
development such as employment, infrastructure services in the region.

The project will replace the thermal plants that are expensive to run in
Kigoma Region and reduce the operating cost of TANESCO.
Projects Cost estimates:
The project cost has been estimated to 150.2 mill USD for generation and 32.5 mill
USD for transmission line. The costs were at mid 2011 cost level without VAT.
On – Line Date
2018
Project Status:
The Government is looking for a PPP stakeholders
Financing Status:
The project could be financed under PPP arrangements between the government
of Tanzania and the private investor. Up to now there is no financing arrangement.
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business that require power to mushroom
at the surrounding areas during and post construction stages.
Description of the regional character of the Countries benefiting from the proposed project include Tanzania and more regions
and districts and villages around like Uvinza, Kigoma and Kasulu. Power evacuated
project and benefiting countries
to the grid will benefit the whole country.
Project Name:
160MW Solar PV Power Plant, a substation and a transmission line to connect
the 220KV national grid to be built in Dodoma/Shinyanga region.
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangement.
The Government is
looking for an investor.
Implementing Authority:
Location:
The plant will be located in Dodoma/Shinyanga regions
Short Description:
The Solar PV Power Plant will be constructed in Dodoma/Shinyanga regions,
specific location to be identified. Reconnaissance study shows there is intensity of
sun shine in the central regions of Tanzania. Upon agreement with the private
investor, full feasibility study, design and implementation schedules will be planed.
Power evacuation infrastructure will be required and will involve a construction of a
substation and transmission line to connect to the 220kV national grid. The project
will be implemented under PPP arrangement between the Government of Tanzania
and private investor. The power generated will be evacuated to the Tanzanian
national grid under a long term Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with
TANESCO.
Project Benefits:

To utilize the clean energy to avoid environmental pollution

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
development such as employment, infrastructure services in the villages,
districts in Dodoma and Shinyanga regions
Projects Cost estimates:
To be identified.
On – Line Date
2016
Project Status:
The Government is looking for PPP stakeholders. Several investors have shown
interest for developing solar projects under PPP arrangements. Currently, the
bidding documents are being finalized and tender process to be initiated thereafter.
Financing Status:
The project could be financed under PPP arrangements between the government
of Tanzania and the private investor. Up to now the status is unknown.
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business that require power to mushroom
at the surrounding areas during and post construction stages.
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
A country benefiting from the proposed project is Tanzania and more regions,
districts and villages around. Power evacuated to the grid will benefit the whole
country.
Project Name:
Implementing Authority:
53MW Kakono Hydro power project, a substation plus a transmission line to
connect the 220KV national grid to be developed in Kagera.
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangement. The Government is
looking for PPP stakeholders.
Location:
The Kakono hydropower project is located in Kagera and Misenyi along Kagera
river. The river bordering Tanzania and Uganda.
Short Description:
On 24th august 1977, the three Heads of States of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and
Uganda joined in 1981, conscious of the need to establish and develop a regional
institution to advance their joint efforts effectively towards the realization of the
integrated development of the basin, created the organization for the management
and development of the Kagera basin.
Studies related to the comprehensive development of the Kagera river carried out
since 1971, with assistance of UNDP and the plan completed in 1976
The Kakono hydropower situated in Kagera river has its source in the western
highlands of Burundi and Rwanda and traverses about 800km to its outlet on the
western shores of lake Victoria and commonly regarded as the source of the white
Nile. The Kagera river basin which occupies 59,800km 2 lies between 0° 45' and 3°
55' South latitude and 29° 15' and 31° 51' east longitude distributed among
Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Project Benefits:

Trigger effective social economic development through the building of
infrastructures required for transport and energy production and the
promotion of local industries generating added value from the primary
agriculture production

Maximize food production through irrigation and contribute to food selfsufficiency

To utilize the clean energy to avoid environmental pollution

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation MKUKUTA 2

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
development such as employment, infrastructure services in the villages,
districts in Njombe region.
Projects Cost estimates:
The estimate is 86 Million US$ for hydro generation and the cost of transmission
line is 29.55 Million US$.
On – Line Date
2023
Project Status:
The project is under feasibility study.
Financing Status:
No financing arrangement so far
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
The development of cheap renewable energy is in itself a critical factor for
development since energy is a basic pre requisite of development
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business that require power to mushroom
Countries
that willareas
benefit
from
proposed
project
are Tanzania, Uganda,
at the surrounding
during
andthe
post
construction
stages.
Burundi and Rwanda.
Project Name:
Implementing Authority:
300MW Coal fired power generation project, a substation plus a transmission
line to connect the 220KV national grid to be developed in Chunya Mbeya.
The project could be implemented as PPP arrangements.
Location:
The Coal fired power project, a substation plus a transmission line to connect the
220KV national grid to be developed in Chunya Mbeya.
Short Description:
Mbeya region is a coal deposit field that and is the best area to construct coal fired
power plant. Other reason is to easy the logistics of coal materials mined within the
area to the plant. Implementation of the plant will involve construction of the Coal
fired power plant, a substation plus a transmission line to connect the 220KV
national grid.
The project if successful will be implemented under PPP arrangement between the
Government of Tanzania and private investor. The power generated will be
evacuated to the Tanzanian national grid under a long term Power Purchase
Agreement (“PPA”) with TANESCO.
Project Benefits:

Trigger effective social economic development through the building of
infrastructures required for transport and energy production and the
promotion of local industries generating added value from the primary
development trigger

To utilize the clean energy to avoid environmental pollution

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation MKUKUTA 2

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
developments such as employment, infrastructure services in Chunya
Mbeya and Tanzania at large.
Projects Cost estimates:
To be known after undertaking feasibility studies.
Project Status:
M/s Punj Llyod of India has submitted a project concept. TANESCO will later look
for PPP stakeholders.
Financing Status:
The project will be implemented under PPP arrangement. M/s Punj Llyod of India
have shown interest to finance and develop. .
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale solid waste business.
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
A country benefiting from the proposed project is Tanzania.
Project Name:
Implementing Authority:
150MW Gas fired power plant, a substation plus a transmission line to
connect the national grid to be developed in Tanga.
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangements.
Location:
The gas fired power project, will be developed in Tanga, after extension of gas
pipeline from Dar es salaam to Tanga
Short Description:
There is a plan to extend the gas pipeline from Dare es salaam to Tanga. The gas
fired power project to be constructed in Tanga will involve construction of a
substation plus a transmission line to national grid.
The project if successful will be implemented under PPP arrangement between the
Government of Tanzania and private company. The private company will supply
power into the Tanzanian national grid under a long term Power Purchase
Agreement (“PPA”) with TANESCO.
Project Benefits:

Trigger effective social economic development through the building of
infrastructures required for transport and energy production and the
promotion of local industries generating added value from the primary
development trigger

To utilize the clean energy to avoid environmental pollution

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation

To meet the objectives of the GOT’s new poverty reduction strategy,
MKUKUTA 2

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population

At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
developments such as employment, infrastructure services in Tanga and
Tanzania at large.
Projects Cost estimates:
The project cost to be determined by the developers during feasibility study.
On – Line Date
2015
Project Status:
To be developed after extension of gas pipeline from Dar es salaam to Tanga.
Financing Status:
The project will be financed under PPP arrangements between the government of
Tanzania and the stakeholders. A concept note submitted to SIDA as showed
interest to grant.
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business investment.
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
A country benefiting from the proposed project is Tanzania.
Implementing Authority:
200MW Gas fired power plant, a substation plus a transmission line to
connect the national grid to be developed in Mtwara
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangements.
Location:
The gas fired power project, will be developed in Mtwara,
Short Description:
The gas fired power project to be constructed in Mtwara will involve construction of
a substation and a transmission lines to connect the potential loads in Mtwara and
Lindi.
Project Name:
The project could be implemented under PPP arrangement between the
Government of Tanzania and private investor. The power generated will evacuate
to TANESCO grid under a long term Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”).
Project Benefits:

Trigger effective social economic development through the building of
infrastructures required for transport and energy production and the
promotion of local industries generating added value from the primary
development trigger

To utilize the clean energy to avoid environmental pollution

Sustainable development and reliable energy provisions for economic
growth and poverty alleviation

To meet the objectives of the GOT’s new poverty reduction strategy,
MKUKUTA 2

Expand production, distribution, and access to secured energy

Increasing the availability of electricity

That access to electricity brings in terms of social and economic benefits but
also facilitates the conditions for private sector development of commercial
activity in the country

The project will improve the quality of life for the affected population
At the regional level, the project supports several economic and social
developments such as employment, infrastructure services in Mtwara and
Tanzania at large.
Projects Cost estimates:
The project cost to be determined by the developers during feasibility study.
On – Line Date
2017
Project Status:
Government is looking for PPP stakeholders
Financing Status:
The project will be financed under PPP arrangements between the government of
Tanzania and the stakeholders.
Contribution to income generation and/or
Poverty eradication
During implementation, employment of local people will generate income. Also the
project will promote small to large scale business investment.
Description of the regional character of the
project and benefiting countries
A country benefiting from the proposed project is Tanzania.
(B) TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REINFORCEMENT
PROJECT COMPONENT
PROJECT
ESTIMATED COST
[USD]
S/No.
PROJECT NAME
STATUS
1.
Distribution
Reinforcement and
expansion Project for
Kinondoni North Region.
Reinforcement and expansion for
33/11kV Network
21,983,006
Bankable Document already Prepared by
SWECO
2.
Distribution
Reinforcement and
expansion Project for
Kinondoni South Region.
Reinforcement and expansion for
33/11kV Network
30,823,182
Bankable Document already Prepared by
SWECO
3.
Distribution
Reinforcement and
expansion Project for
Ilala Region.
Reinforcement and expansion for
33/11kV Network
46,155,154
Bankable Document already Prepared by
SWECO
4.
Distribution
Reinforcement and
expansion Project for
Temeke Region.
Reinforcement and expansion for
33/11kV Network
34,540,787
Bankable Document already Prepared by
SWECO
5.
6.
7.
8.
Distribution
Reinforcement and
expansion Project for
Arusha Region.
Reinforcement and expansion for
33/11kV Network
Addition of 2x15MVA
transformers to replace the
Expansion of 33/11kV Mlimani
existing one of 1 x 7.5MVA.
City Substation
Installation of 33/11kV
in Kinondoni South
switchgears and associated
control & protection system.
Replace 5MVA by 15MVA
Rehabilitation and upgrading
Transformer, Installation of
5MVA to 15MVA transformer
33/11kV switchgears and
at Bagamoyo 33/11kV
associated control & protection
Substation in Coast region
system
Replace Tumbi 33/11kV
substation to a 33kV Switching
Station, convert the existing
Convert 33/11kV Substation to
11kV line to 33kV line.
33kV Switching Station at
Establish Four (4) 33kV
Tumbi in Coast region
outgiong Line Breakers and
provide incoming & outgoing
busbars.
42,625,787
Bankable Document already Prepared by
SWECO
2,800,000
Feasibility Study done by SMEC
International
1,672,060
Preliminary estimates done
769,000
Preliminary estimates done
Establishment of 132/33kV
2x45MVA Substation at
Zegereni in Coast Region
9
Installation of 2x 45 MVA
underline substation ,
installation 132/33kv
switchgears, construction of
control & protection rooms
10
Construction of 132kV
Transmission line to
supply Economic
Development Zone at
Bagamoyo in Coast
region
Constructionof 39.7 Km of
132kV line MlandiziBagamoyo Establishment of
132/33kV, 2x45MVA
substation, construction of
control and protection system
at Bagamoyo.
11
Replacement of RMU
in the city centre DSM
Replacement of defective RMU
in DSM region.
12,467,900
19,940,000
62,500
Preliminary estimates done
Feasibility Study done
Preliminary estimates done
12
13
Change of existing Overhead
Underground cabling
line to underground cable in
in the city center-DSM
the city centre DSM region.
Convert 33/11kV
Substation to
Switching Station at
Ngerengere in Coast
region
TOTAL
Replace Ngerengere 3/11kV
substation to a 33kV Switching
Station, convert the existing
11kV line to 33kV line.
Establish Two (2) 33kV
outgiong Line Breakers and
provide incoming & outgoing
busbars.
20,000,000
Feasibility study is needed
370,000
Preliminary estimates done
234,209,376