Djibloho Dam

The Djibloho Dam is a gravity dam on the Wele River near Djibloho in Wele-Nzas, Equatorial Guinea. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 120 megawatts (160,000 hp) power station. Construction on the project began in 2008 and it was inaugurated in October 2012. It is the largest hydroelectric power station in the country. Most of the project's cost was funded by the host government but some funds were provided by the Chinese government. Sinohydro constructed the dam and power station.[1][2]

Djibloho Dam
Location of Djibloho Dam in Equatorial Guinea
CountryEquatorial Guinea
LocationWele-Nzas
Coordinates1°34′58.44″N 10°35′38.51″E
PurposePower
StatusOperational
Construction began2008
Opening date2012 (2012)
Owner(s)Sociedad de Electricidad de Guinea Ecuatorial
Dam and spillways
Type of damGravity
ImpoundsWele River
Height22 m (72 ft)
Length274 m (899 ft)
Spillway typeOverflow, controlled
Commission date2012
Turbines4 x 30 MW (40,000 hp) Francis-type
Installed capacity120 MW (160,000 hp)

References

  1. "Hydroelectric Power Plants in West Africa". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. "Equatorial Guinea, Djiploho Hydropower Plant". Sinohydro. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
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