| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 485.00 |
| IDA Grant | 30.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 45.00 |
RETRADE-EAPP MPA Phase 1: Uganda-Tanzania Interconnector Project
Abstract*
The proposed 400KV Uganda-Tanzania transmission will interconnect Uganda and Tanzania power grids to enable the interchange of power between the two countries and increase power transmission capacity to the north western regions of Tanzania. It also forms an integral part of the East Africa Power Pool (EAPP) backbone transmission grid in addition to enhancing the reliability of the power interchanges between the EAPP and the Southern Africa Power... Show More
Development Objective
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to establish regional transmission interconnector capacity between Uganda and Tanzania.
Key Details
Project Details
P171243
Pipeline
Paul Baringanire , Rhonda Jordan Antoine, Joseph Kapika
Republic of Uganda,United Republic of Tanzania
Eastern and Southern Africa
July 13, 2021
(as of board presentation)
November 3, 2025
N/A
US$ 560.00 million
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL),Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO)
2026
US$ 515.00 million
N/A
High
November 30, 2029
TBD
CONCEPT REVIEW
January 24, 2023
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 515.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 515.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 560.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
Results Framework
No data available.