| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Guarantee | 135.00 |
| IDA Credit | 325.00 |
| IDA Grant | 350.00 |
Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
Abstract*
The Mpatamanga hydroelectric power project is a 358.5 MW power plant situated on the Shire River in southern Malawi. The Mpatamanga project is a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT). The draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has a duration of 35 years, with five years construction and 30 years of operation. The PPA has a capacity-based tariff, and the payment obligation is guaranteed by the Malawian government. Total estimated power production when commissioned... Show More
Development Objective
The objectives are to increase peak power generation capacity in Malawi, to secure green electricity for domestic users and industries in Malawi, and to expand renewable energy trade between Malawi and SAPP
Key Details
Project Details
P165704
Pipeline
Zhengjia Meng , Patrice Caporossi
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Republic of Malawi
April 8, 2020
(as of board presentation)
May 15, 2025
N/A
US$ 1160.00 million
Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited (MHPL),Ministry of Energy, Republic of Malawi
2025
US$ 675.00 million
N/A
February 25, 2023
June 30, 2031
Yes
CONCEPT REVIEW
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 675.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 675.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 1160.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
Results Framework
No data available.