Malawi-Zambia Transmission Interconnection Project
The 400kV Malawi-Zambia Interconnector Project will involve constructing a 400kV power line from the 400/132kV Nkhoma Substation in Lilongwe in Malawi to the existing Chipata West 330/132kV substation in Zambia. The total line distance is approximately 184 km out of which 40km is in Zambia and 144km is in Malawi. ZESCO has indicated its intention to upgrade the Chipata substation to 400kV
To strengthen security of supply through Reginal power interconnection
To strengthen security of supply through Reginal power interconnection
Absence of a clear feasibility study
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
Limited assessment of social impacts
Limited assessment of economic impacts
Weak stakeholder engagement
Limited competition
Frequent project delays (time overruns)
Lack of maintenance plans
1,000,000.00
USD
Total Budget
2023-08-02
Date Created
2023-08-02
Last updated
Construction
Project Type
Preparation
Project Status
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