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11:38 CAT | 10 Dec 2020
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The Temane regional energy initiative (the Temane initiative) is making significant progress, after a substantial portion of the debt funding requirements have been secured for the Central Termica de Temane (CTT) power project in Mozambique. The funding approvals are another major milestone for the Temane initiative, an energy project initiated by Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) to ensure Mozambique’s energy security.
“The Temane initiatve is a….regional game-changer. It will ensure a reliable and affordable power supply – crucial elements for economic and social development. CTT will provide electricity access to millions of people in the region.” CEO Globeleq https://t.co/0zImh7lU0B
— Globeleq (@Globeleq) December 10, 2020
Located at Temane in Inhambane Province, CTT will be a 450 MW gas-fired power plant supplying low cost, reliable power to EDM through a 25-year tolling agreement. Gas supply will come from the PSA concession at the Pande-Temane Inhassoro fields operated by Sasol Petroleum Mozambique Limitada. Globeleq is the lead developer along with its partners EDM, Sasol Africa Limited and eleQtra.
CTT will receive funding of up to US$200 million from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and up to US$50 million from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) once execution of the loan agreements and other closing conditions have been finalised. The International Finance Corporation is expected to provide the balance of the required debt financing and is in the process of finalising its approvals.
The technical solution for the project has also been finalised. Through a competitive procurement process, the Spanish contractor, TSK, has been selected to design and construct the power plant, which will use efficient and well-proven Siemens gas turbines. TSK has extensive experience in designing similarly-sized combined-cycle power plants utilising the Siemens turbines.
“Mozambique faces one of the lowest electrification rates in the world”. said Edward Burrier, DFC Executive Vice President for Strategy. “This project will reduce the cost of electricity, increase power generation, and address a critical development challenge for the people of Mozambique. We are proud of our partnership and look forward to this important project moving forward,”
Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, Director-General of the OPEC Fund, said: “We are pleased to be working with our development partners to bring such a landmark public-private partnership project to life in Mozambique, a country that we have supported since 1976. This is the third project we have co-financed in Africa where Globeleq is the sponsor. Our private sector loan facility complements a public-sector term loan we recently extended to Mozambique’s government to finance 563 km of associated transmission infrastructure. Once completed, the Temane initiative will increase the supply of efficient and affordable energy to households, businesses and industries contributing to social and economic development in Mozambique and the region.”
Mike Scholey, CEO of Globeleq, said: “the Temane initiative is an absolute regional game-changer. It will ensure a reliable and affordable power supply – crucial elements for economic and social development. CTT will provide electricity access to millions of people in the region.”
CTT will anchor the development of the 563km high-voltage transmission line and associated transmission infrastructure (the Temane Transmission Project or TTP). Together, with the gas supply and related value chain investment, the entire project will see an investment in excess of US$2 billion. Funding for the TTP project was secured in July 2019 with grants and guarantees from the World Bank, the Norwegian Trust Fund, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the OPEC Fund.
Eng. Marcelino Gildo Alberto, Chairman and CEO at EDM commented: ”The Temane initiative remains a key strategic priority of EDM and the Government of Mozambique. We remain committed to delivering this important CTT project, thereby contributing to the Government’s goals of universal access by 2030 and positioning of Mozambique as a regional energy hub.”
“Sasol remains a proud partner in in the Temane initiative which we believe will meaningfully contribute towards economic development in Mozambique”, Priscillah Mabelane, Executive Vice President of Sasol’s Energy Business, commented. “We celebrate the success in achieving this significant milestone.”
Gad Cohen, CEO of eleQtra, said: “We are delighted that the project has achieved this critical milestone with the approval by the US DFC and the OPEC Fund. It is another example where the partnership between the private sector and financing institutions such as DFC and the OPEC Fund can overcome the critical challenges facing the energy sector of countries such as Mozambique.”
CTT is expected to achieve Financial Close by Q2 2021 and provide first power in Q4 2023.
About DFC
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
About the OPEC Fund
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) works in cooperation with developing country partners and the international development community to stimulate economic growth and social progress in low- and middle-income countries around the world. The organisation was established by the member countries of OPEC in 1976 with a distinct mandate: to drive development, strengthen communities and empower people. The OPEC Fund’s work is people-centred, focusing on financing projects that meet essential needs, such as food, energy, infrastructure, employment (particularly relating to MSMEs), clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education. Our vision is a world where sustainable development is a reality for all.
About Globeleq
Globeleq is the leading developer, owner and operator of electricity generation in Africa. Since 2002, its experienced team of professionals have built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants, generating more than 1,400 MW in 13 locations across 6 countries, with a further 300MW in construction and more than 2,000 MW of power projects in development. www.globeleq.com
About EDM
Electricidade de Moçambique E.P. (EDM) is the Mozambican state-owned electricity utility set up in 1977, two years after the independence of Mozambique. EDM is the central buyer of electricity, system operator, manager of the notational transmission grid and operator of the energy distribution infrastructure in Mozambique. EDM generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity in Mozambique. www.edm.co.mz
About Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company spanning 30 countries. Through our talented people, we use selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. www.sasol.com
About eleQtra
With its principal offices in London and New York, as well as regional offices in Accra, Kampala, Maputo and Lusaka, eleQtra is one of the leading infrastructure developers and sponsors in Sub-Saharan Africa with a demonstrated track record of originating over $1 Billion of clean energy and transport infrastructure projects and bringing them to financial close, including over 360 MW in generation capacity. www.eleQtra.com
Source: Globeleq / Press Release
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