The project is being implemented at a cost of $2.9 billion through a partnership between the Tanzania Electric Supply Company and two of the largest Egyptian companies in the construction sector — Arab Contractors and El-Sewedy Electric. Energy minister Medard Kalemani has said the first phase of the 2,115MW Julius Nyerere hydropower project at Stiegler’s Gorge is more than 70% complete. Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station (JNHS), also called Rufiji Hydroelectric Power Station, is a 2,115 megawatts (2,836,000 hp) hydroelectric dam under construction in Tanzania. Also, the 400 kV transmission line from Iringa-Mbeya-Tunduma to Sumbawanga will be constructed,” he said.Dr Kalemani said the country’s power generation capacity has reached 1,601.84MW out of which 1,565.72 is injected directly to the national grid.According to him, 573.7MW is generated from water, 892.72 is produced from natural gas, 88.80 from crude oil, 10.50MW from biomass. Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, Tanzania Proudly Researched by: Minnie Zondi Last Updated on: 11 November 2020. AfricaPress-Tanzania: The United Bank for Africa Tanzania Limited has again extended its support to Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project after providing another $40 million in project financing, bringing its total commitments to over $400 million. The Julius Nyerere dam is among the largest hydroelectric dams in the East Africa region. This is according to the Project Manager, Eng. This project has been viewed 291 times; Status: Underway. The project that is constructed along the Rufiji River, Coast Region, by a joint venture of Egyptian companies, Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric Co at a cost of 3.6 billion US dollars, (around 6.5tri/-) is scheduled to be completed in June 2020. "I would like to assure Tanzanians that the project will continue despite rain, and the government is determined to ensure that everything is completed by June 14, 2020 as per the signed contract," he said on his 11th tour to the project since its commencement. resources—especially hydropower, coal, gas, and fuel-wood. In Parliament Dr Kalemani requested for approval of Sh2.197 trillion, a 2.5 per cent rise over last year’s budget.Sh2.168 trillion of the total budget has been set aside for development projects, meaning after the dam, the remainder of Sh728 billion will be shared among other projects.“Activities that will be implemented by the dam project during this financial year include building the main dam and spill-ways, construction of tunnels, erection of an area for installation of a power house and as well as structuring a place for the switch center,” the minister told the parliament.He said this year’s allocation for the project was Sh221 billion more. According to him recently the constructor was forced to return over 2,000 tonnes of steel that were bought outside the country. On the other hand, built on Rufiji River, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station whose gross output stands at 5,920 watt-hours (Wh), is expected to more than double the country’s power generation capacity, upon commissioning. Housing minister inspects Julius Nyerere hydro-power project in Tanzania Sunday، 08 November 2020 - 12:14 PM. Expounding, the minister reminded the contractor to adhere within all directives of the government by not importing equipment available in the country including cement and steel. The government called upon Tanzanians yesterday to remain calm and wait for its directives on the Covid-19 pandemic. According to him, the renovation of Tazara Railway at Fuga area which is located nearby the site has made easy transportation of equipment needed for the construction. The 2115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project will gobble 65.54 per cent of the total budget for the ministry of energy in the 2020/21 fiscal year, according to the docket minister, Dr Medard Kalemani.The amount allocated for the construction of the dam commonly referred to as ‘Stiegler’s gorge’ is also equivalent to 66.4 per cent of the ministry’s development budget, according to the ministry’s budget plan presented to Parliament yesterday.It will be the second consecutive financial year for the dam project to be the main key expenditure focus for the ministry, with the government raising its allocation by nearly 10 per cent this year.In the 2019/2020 fiscal plan, the ministry set aside Sh1.22 trillion or 56.9 per cent of the total budget for the initial plans to construct the dam. The 2,100 Megawatts project is currently under construction along the Selous Game Reserve. The excavation works of three Power Water Ways through which water will flow to help spin nine turbines at the Julius Nyerere Hydro-Power Project in Tanzania, along the Rufiji River, has reached 74 percent completion. "Tanzanians should be comfortable that the project will be completed on time as scheduled, the constructor is working well with the strategic plan," he assured. Last year, the United Bank for Africa provided $366 million financial support to the 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project. The ministry’s budget was Sh2.142 trillion that year.Yesterday, Dr Kaleman said the whole allocation to the project had been disbursed by April 2020. FARAJA BAYANGA QC Department Administrator at Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 72 connections Text Size: A A A. Tanzania eyes hydropower project in game reserve despite criticism DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania said on Tuesday it plans to build a long-delayed 2,100-megawatt hydroelectric plant in a World Heritage site renowned for its animal populations and variety of wildlife habitats despite opposition from environmentalists. The Government has assured timely completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) that is expected to produce 2,115 megawatts of electricity, noting that the execution of the project is progressing well. Title: Microsoft Word - Economic Feasibility of the Stieglers Gorge Project.final Author: marian Created Date: 2/12/2019 12:21:54 PM This is because we can now be guaranteed that here is a project set to increase energy to help drive Tanzania’s development. In fact, beyond the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station, the country is already enjoying the goodness of the vision as the country experiences rapid development, not … The Stiegler's Gorge Hydropower Project (the STIGO Project, for short) was identified as Tanzania's most important hydropower source, that seemed likely to satisfy the electricity needs of the country on a long-term basis. Overall, a high degree of uncertainty is involved in the project. "They are competent enough and they are learning a lot from their counterparts, in other projects there will be no need to invite foreigners, ours will be able to do it," he said. The power station is expected to produce 5,920GWh of power annually. There are 45 Subscribers monitoring this project. The Minister for Energy Dr Medard Kalemani who visited the site on Sunday said the government has already paid 1.19tri/- out of the total cost of the project. He said the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) generate 36.12MW which is, however, not connected in the national grid.The Energy and Minerals Committee chairman, Mr Dunstan Kitandula, called on for the government to ensure funds for implementation of the JNHPP is disbursed on time.“Supervision for implementation of the project should also be increased because the project has reached an important stage of implementation,” he said.Also, he called on the government to ensure the country had enough fuel reserve following unpredictability of the global fuel business and possibility of serious economic recession that will be caused of the Covid-19 pandemic.According to him, the government should also reflect on the best way of implementing the Rural Energy (REA) projects that depend on fuel levy as among important sources of funds. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project is the largest water conservancy project in Africa with a total installed capacity of 2115 MW, with which Tanzania’s total installed hydropower capacity will become about 3.7 times higher than the current amount — around 562MW. The excavation works of three power water ways which will power nine turbines at the Julius Nyerere Hydro-Power Project in Tanzania, along the Rufiji River, has reached 74 percent completion according to the Project Manager, Eng. Dr Kalemani also asked the Tanzania National Roads Agency Tanroads to construct the 35.8 Kilometers length road that link Fuga station and JNHPP site at tarmac level, to ease the transportation of equipment dropped by train from Dar es Salaam. Said Kambanga. 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The grand project will cost Tanzania $3 billion, and targets to generate 2,115 megawatts of electricity. Briefing the Minister, the Project supervisor Engineer Steven Manda said the execution of the project has been rung smoothly from the beginning in 2018. Issue 413 - 17 Apr 2020. Jun 12, 2020 CAIRO — The joint venture of Egyptian companies Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric Company, under government guidance, continues to work on the Julius Nyerere hydropower project in the Rufiji River in Tanzania.. On June 1, Egyptian Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Assem el-Gazzar praised the progress of the project and the commitment to … … In 1975 th e Government established the Rufiji Basin The idea of constructing the dam was first conceived by founding president Julius Nyerere, but had to be shelved due to financial constraints. Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Assem El Gazzar inspected on Saturday 7/11/2020 Julius Nyerere hydro-power dam and station under construction on the Rufiji River in Tanzania. I have seen it by myself that it needs renovation," he noted expressing his satisfaction with all roads within the site. "Tanroads should start construction of this road immediately. Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Assem El Gazzar inspected on Saturday 7/11/2020 Julius Nyerere hydro-power dam and station under construction on the Rufiji River in Tanzania. Last year, the United Bank for Africa provided $366 million financial support to the 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project. Also known as Rufiji Hydroelectric Power Station, the project has also involved diversion of Rufiji water to allow construction of the electric dam. "The speed of the project is satisfactory and this is because the majority of the labour force is Tanzanians who are 3,822 in total, making 64.8 per cent of the entire workforce at the site," he gratified. This is because we can now be guaranteed that here is a project set to increase energy to help drive Tanzania's development. The dam is part of Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station planned to have a capacity of 2,115 megawatts and produce 6,307 GWh per annum. “You have no excuse as the ongoing rains haven’t affected project implementation,” the premier said, asking Tanzania Electric Supply Co. Ltd (Tanesco) managing director Dr Tito Mwinuka to supervise the work so that it is completed on time. The Government has assured timely completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) that is expected to produce 2,115 megawatts of electricity, noting that the execution of the project is progressing well. The capacity of the dam’s reservoir is 34 billion cubic meters. President John Magufuli has made the dam one of his signature infrastructure projects even though it had not been originally listed under the country’s Five Year Development Plan II.The head of State considers the project a legacy to honour  Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, the founding president of Tanzania and assure energy self sufficiency.The construction of the dam project has been in the card for decades but received opposition, especially in the international circles over environmental concerns as well as the reported high cost of establishment when compared to green energy alternatives. Dar es Salaam. For his part, the Managing Director of Tanesco Dr Tito Mwinuka commented on the competence of Tanzania engineers who have taken part in the project saying they are doing well. The government of Tanzania has unveiled a USD 3 billion hydropower project, that upon completion, will be Africa's fourth largest hydropower station. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has this afternoon inaugurated construction of the dam section of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Hydropower project in the Stiegler's gorge in Rufiji Coastal Region. "The Fuga station plays a crucial role in the construction of this project, the work has become easier than if we were to use a road," noted the minister. Excavation of power water ways for Julius Nyerere Hydro-Power Project in Tanzania 74% complete Nov 18, 2020 The excavation works of three Power Water Ways through which water will flow to help spin nine turbines at the Julius Nyerere Hydro-Power Project in Tanzania, along the Rufiji River, has reached 74 percent completion. 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This project is the brainchild of the founding father of the nation Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. In fact, beyond the Julius Nyerere Hydropower … The Julius Nyerere 2115 MW Hydropower Project - Tanzania On the waters of the Rufiji river, in joint venture with The Arab Contractors of Egypt (Osman A. Osman & Co.) , ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC is entrusted by the people and government of Tanzania to execute, The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project. The 2115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project will gobble 65.54 per cent of the total budget for the ministry of energy in the 2020/21 fiscal year, according to … The contract has been awarded to a consortium of two Egyptian companies led by Arab Contractors. Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Swahili pronunciation: [ˈdʒuːlius kɑmˈbɑɾɑgɑ ɲɛˈɾɛɾɛ]; 13 April 1922 – 14 October 1999) was a Tanzanian anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist.He governed Tanganyika as Prime Minister from 1961 to 1962 and then as President from 1963 to 1964, after which he led its successor state, Tanzania, as President from 1964 to 1985. The appointed construction contractors are a joint venture between Egyptian contractor, Elsewedy Electric and the Arab Contractors Company. The project would also have negative effects on the health of the riparian population, owing to increased potentials for disease vectors. The United Bank for Africa Tanzania Limited has again extended its support to Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project after providing another $40 million in project financing, bringing its total commitments to over $400 million. 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