PROJECT DATABASE FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Prepared by Africa Project Access January 2014
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ANGOLA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Angola: Cambambe Hydro Power Station Expansion, Kwanza North Province, Northern Angola. SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Cambambe Hydro Plant expansion on the Kwanza river entails the construction of a second power station with four additional turbines totalling 700 MW. The construction contract was awarded to Odebrecht. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unstated. MIGA cover is for USD 512 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy & Water, Ministry of Finance, Odebrecht of Brazil, MIGA of the World Bank Group has approved a 13-year guarantee for the Project. HSBC Bank. BHF-Bank. World Bank. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Angola has a national power supply Programme that aims to increase generation capacity from 1,5 GW to over 5 GW. CONTACTS: Joao Baptista Borges, State Secretary for Energy, Ministry of Energy & Water, telephone Luanda 244 222 430576 or 430602. Laurence Clarke, Country Director: Angola, World Bank, telephone Luanda 244 222 394977. DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Angola: Lucala Industrial Hub, Northern Kwanza Norte Province SUBSECTOR: Roads/Transport/ Power/Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure/Industrial/Commercial Property STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Work has begun on the development of the Lucala Industrial Hub in northern Kwanza Norte Province. Infrastructure has been established in about 50 acres of the 830 reserved for the Project. Access roads as well as power and water supply are being installed. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Industry ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Ministry of Industry is also developing industrial hubs in Viana (Luanda), Catumbela (Benguela) and Futila (Cabinda). Studies are underway for the development of Dondo (Kwanza Norte), Caala (Huambo) and Saurimo (Lunda Sul). CONTACTS: H.E. Mr. Abraão Gourgel: Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry, telephone Luanda 244 222 337070 / 390728 / 332971 John Rocha, Programme Manager, Regional Spatial Development Initiative Programme, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), telephone Johannesburg 27 11 2563502, cell: 27 846167135, e-mail: johnd@dbsa.org BOTSWANA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then 2
south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za CAMEROON DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Cameroon: New Solar Power Plant SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: GSE Energy is planning the development of a 500 MW solar power plant in Cameroon. The Project will increase national power distribution by 50%. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost is USD 2,2 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: GSE Energy. The partners include Hatch Goba of South Africa and Canada, Sun Value of Germany and Austria and PLC Systems of Italy. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Cameroon hopes to spend USD 12 billion to triple electricity production to 3 000 MW by 2020 through a combination of hydro, solar and thermal Projects. CONTACTS: Craig Simmer: Director: Business Development, Hatch Goba, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 236 3365, e-mail: GSimmer@hatch.co.za Sun Value, telephone Ostermiething 43 6278 20292 10, e-mail: info@sun-value.com CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC) DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. 3
CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za COTE D IVOIRE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Côte d Ivoire: Felix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport Upgrade, Abidjan SUBSECTOR: Airports/Aviation/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: Upgrades will be required to Abidjan s Felix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport if it is to accommodate the planned Air France-KLM A380 500-seater super jumbo flights between Paris and Abidjan. In 2012, the French development finance institution, Proparco extended a loan of 15 million Euros to Aeria for an expansion and modernisation Programme. The Project includes the renovation of the international and charter terminals, refurbishment of the aircraft parking area, construction of a new parking lot and upgrade of access roads. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 15 million Euros FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Agence Nationale d Aviation Civile (ANAC), Proparco, Aeria ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Abidjan is a major transport hub for West Africa. CONTACTS: Abonouan Jean Kouassi, Director General, Agence Nationale d Aviation Civile (ANAC), telephone Abidjan 225 21586900 or 277424, e-mail: ana@aviso.ci or anacdg@globeaccess.net DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Côte d Ivoire: Commercial Zone, Abidjan International Airport SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/Infrastructure/Hotels/Commercial Property/Tourism CONTRACT DETAILS: There are plans to develop a new commercial zone at Abidjan international airport. Included are a convention centre and exhibition halls, office buildings, lodging for staff, a shopping centre and a free zone. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unfinalised. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Agence Nationale d Aviation Civile (ANAC). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Construction of a 252-room five-star Radisson Blu Hotel has recently begun and should take 24 months. CONTACTS: Abonouan Jean Kouassi, Director General, Agence Nationale d Aviation Civile (ANAC), telephone Abidjan 225 21586900 or 277424, e-mail: ana@aviso.ci or anacdg@globeaccess.net DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Côte d Ivoire: National Fibre Optic Cable Network SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget has announced that Côte d Ivoire will have a national fibre optic cable network of 7 000 kilometres. The 2 000 kilometre San Pedro-Odienné link in the west of the country has already begun and is being undertaken by Huawaei of China. The remaining 5 000 kilometres for the central and other regions will be initiated. 4
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget, Huawaei of China. The main implementing agency is the Ministry of Technology, Information and Communication. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Construction of the 650 kilometre link from Grand Bassam to Abidjan to Bouna recently began. CONTACTS: Ni Zheng: Representative, Huawei Côte d Ivoire, telephone Abidjan 225 20222679, e-mail: information@huawei.com ETHIOPIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ethiopia: Light Railway System, Addis Ababa SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Hotels/Health CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ethiopian Railway Corporation is planning the development of a light railway system for Addis Ababa. The system will have 39 stations and at ten of these, new buildings comprising shopping centres, hotels, offices and clinics will be built. Proposed designs of the buildings were recently presented by six local and foreign companies. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ethiopian Railways Corporation, Ministry of Transport ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The income from the centres will help fund the rail system. CONTACTS: Dr Eng Getachew Betru: Chief Executive Officer, Abebe Mihretu, Head: Public Relations, Ethiopian Railways Corporation, telephone Addis Ababa 251 11 6615833 or 6189060 or 6188136. DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ethiopia: Delbi Coal Mine Expansion, Jimma, Oromia State, South-Western Ethiopia SUBSECTOR: Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: Mayflower Mining of India will be investing USD 116 million in the expansion of the Delbi coal mine near the town of Jimma, Oromia State, south-western Ethiopia. The Indian company will acquire 70% while Delbi Mining of Ethiopia will retain 30%. The Tigray Fund (EEFORT) holds 53% of Delbi. The mine s estimated resource is 11,4 billion tons. The mine supplies coal mainly to local cement plants. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 116 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mayflower Mining Enterprise of India, Delbi Mining of Ethiopia, Tigray Fund (EEFORT) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Much equipment will be sources and expertise recruited. CONTACTS: Shri Mohan: Managing Director, Mayflower Enterprises, telephone Tamil Nadi 91 422 22 40004 or 2240005, e-mail: mayflower@vsnol.com or mayflowerenterprises@gmail.com GABON DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Gabon: Mineral Sample Testing Facility, Libreville 5
SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Set Point Laboratories of South Africa has established a satellite mineral sample testing facility in Libreville. Samples collected in Libreville will be crushed, weighed and packaged and then sent to the laboratories in Johannesburg for full analysis. The company also undertakes water testing. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unstated. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Set Point Laboratories, Ministry of Mines, Petroleum & Hydrocarbons. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company also operates a facility in Botswana. CONTACTS: Gerrit Fouche, Regional Manager, Set Point Laboratories, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 9237100. DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Gabon: Mebaga Iron Ore Project, Northern Gabon SUBSECTOR: Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: The London-based junior, Ferrex has announced that Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American will be financing further exploration at the Mebaga iron ore project in northern Gabon. A due diligence study will be undertaken and commercial terms finalised. The Ferrex team in Gabon will assist with the exploration. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ferrex of London, Kumba Iron Ore, Anglo American ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Original reconnaissance was done by BRGM in the early 1960 s. The 309 square kilometre concession is situated close to the major Belinga iron ore deposits. CONTACTS: Dave Reeves: Managing Director, Gus Simbanegavi, GM: South Africa, Ferrex PLC, telephone 44 20 72361177, e-mail: info@sbmf.co.uk Dr Hennie Brummer: Business Development Manager: West and Central Africa, Kumba Iron Ore, telephone Pretoria 27 12 6837222, e-mail: hennie.brummer@angloamerican.com GHANA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ghana: Fabricating Factory, Tema, Southern Ghana SUBSECTOR: Construction/Industrial/Education CONTRACT DETAILS: Toyota Housing Corporation of Japan will be constructing a fabricating factory in Tema, southern Ghana. The Project is part of an initiative by Ghana Japan Oil (GJO) for support to a number of infrastructure Projects in the country beginning with the construction of 200 high schools. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost is USD 25 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Toyota Housing Corporation of Japan, Ghana Japan Oil (GJO) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A team of technical experts is currently identifying the availability of local materials. Training of building technicians is included. CONTACTS: Leslie Tamakloe: Managing Director, GJO, e-mail: info@ghanajapoil.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ghana: Northern Rural Growth Project (NRGP) 6
SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Business STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The World Bank is supporting the Northern Rural Growth Project (NRGP) which aims to minimise rural-urban migration through a number of local agricultural Projects. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Food & Agriculture, World Bank. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A recent example is a Project involving farmers in five districts along the Black Volta River in Upper West Region whereby they will be supported with equipment for access to water for vegetable crops. CONTACTS: Maurice Tanco Abisa-Seidu, Chief Director, Ministry of Food & Agriculture, telephone Accra 233 30 2662961 or 30 2558248,e-mail: info@mofa.gov.gh Yusupha Crookes, Country Director: Ghana, World Bank, telephone Accra 233 30 2214100, e- mail: ycrookes@worldbank.org KENYA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Heavy Fuel Plant, Nairobi Environs SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Commercial Bank of China and Standard Bank of South Africa have concluded a financial package for the funding of an 83MW heavy fuel plant situated outside Nairobi. Kenya Power has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with the Triumph Kenya that will build the plant. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 108 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Commercial Bank of China and Standard Bank Group of South Africa. Kenya Power. Triumph Kenya. Risk insurance has been obtained from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Kenya has an installed generating capacity of 1 672 MW. CONTACTS: Kwame Parker, Head: Debt Solutions & Infrastructure Financing, CfC Stanbic Bank, telephone Nairobi 254 20 3268000, e-mail: corporatebankingkenya@stanbic.com Dr Ben Chumo, CEO, Kenya Power, e-mail: info@kplc.co.ke DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Unilever Manufacturing Plant SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Agri-Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: Unilever will be investing in a new manufacturing plant in Kenya as part of a strategy for regional supply. The site for the new plant has to date not been specified. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 17,4 billion Kenyan Shillings or about USD 204 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Unilever, Ministry of Industry. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company also plans to expand its existing tea processing plants in Kericho. Unilever has identified Kenya as one of its three strategic hubs for sub-saharan Africa, the other two being Nigeria and South Africa. CONTACTS: Patricia Ithau, Marketing Director, Unilever Kenya, telephone Nairobi 254 20 6922304 or 6922000, e-mail: mumbi.kyalo@unilever.com 7
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Garden City Mixed Use Property Development, Nairobi SUBSECTOR: Commercial Property/Housing STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Garden City mixed use property development is scheduled to open in 2014. It will be developed on a 32 acre site between Junctions 7 and 8 on the Thika Road in Nairobi. The Project comprises 420 apartments and townhouses, the largest retail mall in East Africa at 50 000 square metres, an office area of 20 000 square metres and a 3 acre central park. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project is USD 250 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The main financial arranger is the private equity firm, ACTIS. The property managers are the Broll Property Group. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project has been granted Vision 2030 status. Kenya is seeing considerable commercial property development with two other major Projects in Tatu City and Konza City. CONTACTS: Frank Knight, Broll Property Group, telephone 254 731445244 Asmi Shah, Broll Property Group, telephone Cape Town 27 21 4197373 January 2014 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya/Regional: Mombasa-Nairobi Rail Line SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched the first phase of the almost 500 kilometre standard gauge Mombasa-Nairobi Rail Line. This will be the first standard gauge rail in the region. Designs are being prepared for a second phase that would link Nairobi to Malaba with a branch line to Kisumu. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 13,8 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenya Railways Corporation, Ministry of Transport. China Road & Bridge Corporation. Much of the funding is from the Chinese Government. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are also plans to connect the line to through Taveta to Arusha and onwards to Dar es Salaam. CONTACTS: Alfred Matheka, Acting Managing Director, Kenya Railways Corporation, telephone 254 20 2221211 or 720630040, e-mail: info@krc.co.ke MALAWI DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Kamuzu and Chileka Airports Upgrade, Lilongwe and Blantyre SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: Under its National Civil Aviation Programme, (ICAO), Malawi is planning to upgrade its two international Kamuzu and Chileka airports in Lilongwe and Blantyre. The company, Leading Edge Aviation Planning Professionals (LEAPP) has been responsible for a number of studies relating to Malawi s National Civil Aviation Development Plan. A number of other organisations have also assisted including UNCTAD. The European Union (EU) recently approved a 3 million Euro grant for civil aviation Projects and initiatives in Malawi. A cooperation agreement with the European Aviation Safety Agency will be concluded. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised. 8
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The implementing agency is the Department of Civil Aviation falling under the Ministry of Transportation and Public Infrastructure. Leading Edge Aviation Planning Professionals (LEAPP), UNCTAD, European Union (EU), European Aviation Safety Agency, Ethiopian Airlines ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are reports that Ethiopian Airlines will be making a substantial investment in the newly-created Malawi Airlines. In early 2013, there were strikes by Malawian airport workers. CONTACTS: Ben Chisamile: Director, Malawi Department of Civil Aviation, telephone Lilongwe 265 1 770577, e-mail: civilav@maawi.net DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Nut Production Outgrowers Programme SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: A UK-registered company is looking for USD 5 million to finance a nut production outgrowers programme in Malawi. The company also produces coffee and paprika from the country. The focus will be on exports. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 5 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Afri-Nut is a joint venture of Twin, the National Smallholders Farmers Association, Ex-Agris, Cordaid and the Waterloo Foundation. The Programme is being supported by the specialised Africa investment bank, African Alliance. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The consortium has opened a new groundnut processing plant in Lilongwe. CONTACTS: Afri-Nut, e-mail\: info@twin.org.uk Tony de Castro, Director, African Alliance, website: www.africanalliance.com MAURITIUS January 2014 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mauritius: Mauritius Light Rail Transit System SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The first phase of the Mauritius Light Rail Transit System (MLRT) is scheduled to start by October 2014. It will connect the inland centre of Curepipe to Port Louis. The system will cover a distance of 28 kilometres. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Infinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The implementing agency is the Mass Transit Unit within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure led by Dr Koshik Reesaul. Technical assistance is from the Singapore Government. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The island is experiencing a considerable increase in traffic congestion especially in its northern areas. CONTACTS: Dr Koshik Reesaul, Chief Engineer, Ministry of Public Infrastructure: Land Transport Division, telephone Port Louis 230 208 0281 / 213 0653, e-mail: kreesaul@mail.gov.mu DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mauritius: La Balise Marina, Black River Area, South-West Coast SUBSECTOR: Commercial Property/Tourism/Construction 9
CONTRACT DETAILS: The second phase of La Balise Marina in the Black River area on the south-west coast is scheduled to commence in April 2014 and should be completed by the end of 2016 depending on sales. The Project comprises 146 luxury residential units, 70 apartments and 14 villas with restaurant and recreational facilities. The Project has been developed by ENL Property and local contractor, General Construction Company was appointed for phase one. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The total value is estimated at 4,7 billion Rupees or around USD 200 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: ENL Property, General Construction Company ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project forms part of the Integrated Resort Scheme Programme for the island. CONTACTS: Gilbert Espitalier-Noël: MD, ENL Group, telephone 230 4215383 General Construction Company Head Office, telephone Cyprus 357 22 877700, e-mail: gcc@gcccy.com MOZAMBIQUE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Nacala Fuel Depot, Northern Mozambique SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: BP Mozambique has stated that it will be allocating USD 75 million over the next three years for the re-commissioning of the Nacala Fuel Terminal. The Project forms part of BP s Programme aimed at securing fuel supply for the country. Included are recapitalisations of the other two fuel terminals at Beira and Matolla as well as fuel station network refurbishment, storage depot refurbishment and enhancement of aviation fuel supply at Maputo airport. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: allocating USD 75 million over the next three years FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: BP Mozambique, Goss & Balfe Construction of Durban ANCILLARY INFORMATION: BP took over national fuel supply after Shell left the country in 1978. It is reported that Goss & Balfe Construction of Durban was awarded the phase 1 commissioning of the Nacala fuel terminal. CONTACTS: Paddy Goss: Managing Director, Goss & Balfe Construction, telephone Durban 27 31 480 7200, e-mail: paddg@gossbalfe.co.za BP Mozambique, telephone Maputo 258 21 325021/5 January 2014 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Ncondezi 300 MW Coal-Fired Power Plant, Zambezi Valley SUBSECTOR: Mining/Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The UK-registered junior, Ncondezi has announced that it should conclude a Final Power Purchase Agreement with the Mozambican power utility, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) by the end of March 2014 for its 300 MW mine mouth coal-fired power plant in the Zambezi Valley. The company is undertaking an integrated coal mine and power plant. It is estimated that annual revenues from the plant will be around USD 200 million. An initial Power Framework Agreement was signed in April 2013. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated. An additional USD 15 million will be required to conclude the PPA. 10
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ncondezi of the UK, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The coal operators of the Zambezi Valley are implementing mine mouth coal Projects for local and their own power requirements. CONTACTS: Dave Eshmade, Country Manager: Mozambique, Ncondezi Coal Company, telephone 258 844513499, e-mail: de@ncondezicoal.com Joaquim Ou-chim: Director, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), telephone Maputo 258 21 353662, e-mail: joaquim.ouchim@edm.co.mz Herminio Abrao Lucas: North Distribution Director, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), telephone Nampula 258 26216568, e-mail: hlucas@edm.co.mz Agostinho Mucauro: Electrical Engineer, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), e-mail: amucauro@edm.co.mz Heber Janeiro: Project Manager & Electrical Engineer, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), e-mail: heber.janeiro@edm.co.mz Antonio Munguambe: Electrical Engineer & Planning, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), e-mail: Antonio.munguambe@edm.co.mz Carlos Yum: Division Director: Corporate Performance and New Business Development, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), telephone Maputo 258 21304407, e-mail: cyum@edmdipla.co.mz DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Residential Complex, Palma, Far North Coast SUBSECTOR: Commercial Property/Hotels/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: African Century Real Estate (ACRE) Mozambique is coordinating the construction of a residential complex in Palma on the far north coast of Mozambique near the Tanzanian border. PalmaResidences includes two-bedroom ensuite villas, a swimming pool and generators. The first phase is scheduled for completion in February 2014. Construction of the Palma Business Hotel is to begin in 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Century Real Estate (ACRE), PalmaResidences, Palma Business Hotel ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The siting of the LNG plant near Palma will lead to a major influx into the small town. CONTACTS: Pedro Pinto: Executive Administrator, African Century Real Estate Mozambique (ACRE), telephone Maputo 258 21 498574, e-mail: info@africancentury.co.mz DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Palma Industrial Park, Far North Coast SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Commercial Property CONTRACT DETAILS: African Century Real Estate (ACRE) Mozambique is coordinating the construction of the Palma Industrial Park on the far north coast of Mozambique near the Tanzanian border. The park will comprise twenty-one warehouses each with an area of 40x15 metres. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Century Real Estate (ACRE) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Other Projects being undertaken by African Century are the Muitua Business and Logistics Park in Pemba further south and the Mahate Ridge Living and Business Resort also in Pemba. CONTACTS: Pedro Pinto: Executive Administrator, African Century Real Estate Mozambique (ACRE), telephone Maputo 258 21 498574, e-mail: info@africancentury.co.mz 11
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Maputo Piped Gas Network SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Mozambican national oil utility, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) has announced that the Maputo Piped Gas Network of 62 kilometres will be established by April or May 2014. Gas will be fed from the Pande and Temane fields to some of the city s residences, industries, hospitals, restaurants. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project is estimated at USD 38 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: ENH began laying the pipeline system in March 2013. CONTACTS: Tavares Martinho: Exploration Manager and Senior Representative to the Chairman, ENH, telephone Maputo 258 21 333490, e-mail: tavares.martinho@enh.co.mz or info@enh-mz.com Guilhermino Fortes: Consultant, ENH, telephone Maputo 258 21 429458, e-mail: guilhermino.fortes@enh.co.mz DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za NIGERIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: New Deep-Sea Port, Port@Lekki Project, Lekki, Lagos, Southern Nigeria SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: A multi-purpose new deep-sea port is being planned at Lekki in southern Nigeria. The Project includes a 1,5 kilometre breakwater, a 6 kilometre long approach channel with 19,5 metre draught and a 1,5 kilometre quay wall. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1,6 billion. Completion is set for 2015. 12
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The Project is being undertaken by the Tolaram Group s Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise with the Nigeria Port Authority. Lagos State Government. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project was approved by the Federal Executive Council despite arguments against the choice of Lagos which already has two of the country s largest ports. CONTACTS: Sonny Aswani, Managing Director, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, Tolaram Group, telephone Lagos 234 1 4631328-9, e-mail: lekkiport@lekkiport.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Petrochemical and Fertilizer plant, OK-LNG Free Trade Zone, South-Western Nigeria SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial/Agriculture CONTRACT DETAILS: Dangote Industries Limited of Nigeria is working with local and foreign banks for the funding of a petrochemical and fertilizer plant to be located at the OK- LNG Free Trade Zone between Ogun and Ondo States, south-western Nigeria. The contract has been awarded to a subsidiary of Honeywell International of the USA, UOP and the management contract has gone to India Engineers Limited. Saipem of Italy has won the fertilizer plant contract. The complex will include a 400 000 barrels per day refinery. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The total cost of the complex is estimated at USD 9 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Dangote Industries Limited of Nigeria, Honeywell International of the USA, UOP, India Engineers Limited, Saipem of Italy ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Nigeria is planning to sell its four refineries by mid-2014. CONTACTS: Carl Franklin, Head: Investor Relations, Dangote Industries, telephone Lagos 234 1 4480815/6, e-mail: corporatecommunications@dangote.com Saipem, telephone Milan 39 02 5201, e-mail: info@saipem.com India Engineers Limited, telephone New Delhi 91 11 26762121, e-mail: il.mktg@eil.co.in DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Tier III Communications Data Centre, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The West African submarine cable company, MainOne is building a major Tier III Communications Data Centre on the Lekki Peninsula landing station in Lagos. It will occupy 1 500 square metres. The centre will be completed by mid-2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 25 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: MainOne ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project will reduce information technology costs. CONTACTS: Funke Opeke: Chief Executive Officer, MainOne, telephone Lagos 234 1 4489500, e-mail: info@mainone.net Mrs Lynda Madu: Head: Corporate Services & Development, MainOne, telephone Lagos 234 1 4489500, e-mail: info@mainone.net TANZANIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Arusha-Kibanga-Kongwa Road, Northern Tanzania 13
SUBSECTOR: Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Tanzanian roads utility, TANROADS has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the tarring of the 493 kilometre Arusha-Kibanga-Kongwa Road in northern Tanzania. Phase 1 comprises the feasibility study and environmental impact assessment and phase 2 is for the detailed engineering design and preparation of tender documents. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: TANROADS. The relevant authority is the Ministry of Works. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Arusha area is seeing a considerable increase in economic activity. CONTACTS: Eng Jason Rwiza, Tanzania National Roads Agency, telephone Dar Es Salaam 255 22 2152576, e-mail: tanroadsq@tanroads.go.tz Chrispianus Ako: Director: Projects, TANROADS, telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22 2926001/6, e-mail: chrispianus.ako@tanroads.org Eng. Joseph Nyamhanga: Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22 2123936, e-mail: permsec@mow.go.tz UGANDA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Uganda: New Oil Refinery, Hoima District, Western Uganda SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial/Infrastructure. CONTRACT DETAILS: Five consortia and one major company have been short listed on a Request for Qualification (RFQ) basis for the planned 60 000 barrels per day oil refinery. The 29 square kilometre site is in the Hoima District in western Uganda near the Lake Albert deposits. The next phase will be for a Request for Proposal that will require submission of a full, detailed plan. Support industries and facilities are included in the Project. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The listed contenders are: the company, Marubeni Corporation with the consortia led by Petrofac, RT-Global Resources, SK Energy, China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau and Vitol. The implementing agency is the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There have been considerable delays in the exploitation of the Lake Albert oil reserves. CONTACTS: F.A. Kabagambe-Kaliisa: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, telephone 256 414 311 111 / 232 598 / 234 733 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Uganda: Kingfisher Oil Field, Lake Albert, Western Uganda SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure/Housing. CONTRACT DETAILS: China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) will be developing the new Kingfisher oil field in Lake Albert over the next four years. The field has a resource of 635 million barrels and a production capacity of around 35 000 barrels per day. The Project includes the construction of a 50 kilometre pipeline from Buhuka to Kabaale refinery area. The key 7-kilometre Ikamiro-Buhuka road will be constructed as well as other 14
access roads, airstrips and permanent camps. There are twenty fields in the Lake Albert basin which has a total resource of 3,5 billion barrels. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The value of the contract is USD 2 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Commercial production of Ugandan oil is expected from 2018. The government is applying strict local content requirements. CONTACTS: Ernest Rubondo, Commissioner: Petroleum Exploration & Production Department, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, telephone Kampala 256 414 311111 or 232598. CNOOC Uganda, e-mail: info@cnoocuganda.com CNOOC Limited, telephone China 852 2213 2500, fax: 852 2525 9322 ZAMBIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Roma Park Development Project, Lusaka SUBSECTOR: Commercial Property/Roads/Transport/Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: It is reported that to date the Roma Park Development Project in Lusaka has received investment of USD 17 million. The development will entail retail, wholesale and factory outlets over an area of 280 hectares. Access roads as well as power and water supply will be required. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 17 million received investment. It is believed that the Project could attract total investment of USD 150 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The developers are CPD Properties Limited supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project was initiated in 2009. CONTACTS: Neville Fox, CPD Properties Limited, telephone 44 20 3189 1929, e-mail: info@cpd.co.uk DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Mulobezi Railway Concession, Southern Zambia SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zambian government has revoked the 163 kilometre Mulobezi Railway Concession that was granted to Leasons General Contractors in 2003. The Ministry of Transport, Works & Supply has handed over the operation to Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL). The rehabilitation and development works will be financed from the USD 120 million grant to ZRL from the USD 750 million Eurobond. It is hoped that the line will be operational from early 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 120 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Leasons General Contractors, The Ministry of Transport, Works & Supply, Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The line was previously known as the Zambezi Sawmills Railway carrying timber from Mulobezi to Livingstone in the Southern Province. CONTACTS: Webster Mtambo: Technical Manager, Zambia Railways, telephone Kabwe 260 215 224411 or 221193, e-mail: mtambow@gmail.com 15
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Revival of Mansa Batteries & Manganese Processing Plant, Luapula Province, Northern Zambia SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: Negotiations are underway between the Ministry of Commerce, Delta Limited of South Africa and Bangweulu Batteries for the revival of the Mansa Batteries operation in Luapula Province, northern Zambia. The current owner of Mansa Batteries is Bangweulu Batteries. The intention is to add value to the area s substantial manganese deposits through the establishment of a manganese processing plant. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Commerce, Delta Limited of South Africa, Bangweulu Batteries, Mansa Batteries ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Power supply to the plant would be problematic. CONTACTS: EW van Zyl, Joint MD, Delta EMD Limited, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 8845398. Davison Chilipamushi: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Trade & Industry, telephone Lusaka 260 21 1228 301/9 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: New Power Plant, Ndola SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure/Construction CONTRACT DETAILS: Dangote Cement of Zambia will be commissioning a new 30 MW power plant in early 2014 to feed electricity to its cement plant situated outside Ndola in the Copperbelt. The 1,5 million tons per annum cement plant is being constructed by Sinoma of China. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost is USD 50 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Dangote Cement of Zambia, Sinoma of China, Zambia Development Agency (ZDA). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project is supported by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA). CONTACTS: Viveka Heblikar, General Manager, Dangote Zambia, telephone Dangote Global Services, London 44 207 3993070, e-mail: communications@dangote-group.com Joseph Silavwe: Exports Division, ZDA, telephone Lusaka 260 211 2201779, e-mail: jsilavwe@zda.org.zm Prudence Kaaya Sinkambe: Research Officer, Planning and Policy Division, ZDA, telephone Lusaka 260 211 220177, e-mail: pkaaa2002@yahoo.com or pkaaya@zda.org.zm DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings 16
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za ZIMBABWE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zimbabwe: Greater Harare Transportation Master Plan SUBSECTOR: Roads/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration and the Harare City Council are reportedly about to sign a deal with a South African company, NEO Capital for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the roads of the city of Harare under the Greater Harare Transportation Master Plan. The Project could be expanded to include mass light rail, bus and taxi transport systems. The value of the deal which could be a 30-year concession is estimated at USD 400 million. The Environmental Management Committee of the Harare City Council has recommended the establishment of a special purpose vehicle to implement the deal. The possibility of a joint venture in the form of a Harare Roads Development Company has been mooted. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 400 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Zimbabwe National Roads Administration, Harare City Council, NEO Capital of South Africa, Harare Roads Development Company ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The city has about 4 000 kilometres of tarred roads. CONTACTS: Vivien Natasen: CEO, Neo Capital, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 4842833, e- mail: info@neoafrica.com Dr Tendai Mahachi: Town Clerk, Harare City Council, telephone 263 4 781810-16, e-mail: prd@hararecity.co.zw F Chitukutuku: CEO, Zimbabwe National Road Administration, telephone Harare 263 4 2901178, e-mail: info@zinara.co.zw DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zimbabwe: Three Solar Power Plants, Matabeleland Province, Western Zimbabwe SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced that it is planning the establishment of three solar power plants in the Matabeleland Province area of western Zimbabwe by the end of 2014. Each will have a capacity of 100 MW. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost is USD 540 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Sites previously mentioned include Plumtree and Gwanda. There is considerable pledged Chinese financial support for the Zimbabwean power sector. The country has a current demand of 2 200 MW but only generates 1 200 MW. CONTACTS: Simon Matumba: Senior Engineer: Business Development & Planning, ZESA Holdings, telephone Harare 263 4 774541, e-mail: smatumba@zesa.net 17
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za GENERAL/REGIONAL January 2014 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya/Regional: Mombasa-Nairobi Rail Line SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched the first phase of the almost 500 kilometre standard gauge Mombasa-Nairobi Rail Line. This will be the first standard gauge rail in the region. Designs are being prepared for a second phase that would link Nairobi to Malaba with a branch line to Kisumu. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 13,8 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenya Railways Corporation, Ministry of Transport. China Road & Bridge Corporation. Much of the funding is from the Chinese Government. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are also plans to connect the line to through Taveta to Arusha and onwards to Dar es Salaam. CONTACTS: Alfred Matheka, Acting Managing Director, Kenya Railways Corporation, telephone 254 20 2221211 or 720630040, e-mail: info@krc.co.ke DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana/DR Congo/Mozambique/Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Fuel Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa is promoting a fuel pipeline from Beira in Mozambique to three other southern African countries through Zimbabwe and Botswana. The intended route is from Beira to Harare and Bulawayo and then south-west to Botswana, then north through Zambia to the DR Congo. The first phase would be the construction of the Beira-Harare link at an approximate cost of USD 1 billion. Construction would take about two years. Capacity could be 500 million litres of fuel per month. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion for Beira-Harare link 18
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mining Oil & Gas Services (MOGS) of South Africa/Royal Bafokeng Holdings ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It would run parallel with the Feruka oil pipeline linking Beira and Msasa depot in Harare. CONTACTS: Charl Morel, Head: Operations, Geoserve & MOGS, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 530 8060, e-mail: info@mogs.co.za 19