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Dibamba Power Plant

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Cameroon

Source: World Bank Group

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Dibamba Power Development Company (DPDC) is a 56/44 JV between AES and the government. AES Sonel, the national utility, has a 20-year off-take.

As well as the HFO-fired diesel engine generating component, the project includes a 2km 90kV transmission element.

The project has been operational since 2009.

Long term financial for the project was secured in 2010. The African Development Bank (AfDB)

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Government, Commercial
Location
Cameroon
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
World Bank Group

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The project “Dibamba Power Plant” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Cameroon. Taiyo aggregates data on it from World Bank Group.

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Dibamba Power Development Company (DPDC) is a 56/44 JV between AES and the government. AES Sonel, the national utility, has a 20-year off-take. As well as the HFO-fired diesel engine generating component, the project includes a 2km 90kV transmission element. The project has been operational since 2009. Long term financial for the project was secured in 2010. The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a senior loan of EUR 22 million, IFC approved a senior loan EUR 22 million, and Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) approved a senior loan for EUR 22 million to finance the project.

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Cameroon

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Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Government, Commercial

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2024-09-28

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