The hydroelectric development sites on the Lobaye are located in the South-West of the Central African Republic (CAR), in the locality of M’baïki, 100 km from Bangui. This location is par excellence favorable to the supply of electricity to border countries such as the Republic of Congo in its North-Eastern part, the DRC in its equatorial part (the city of Libengué and its surroundings). The Lobaye project, with an installed capacity of 60 MW. The project objectives are to:
• For the Central African Republic – Interconnection with the Boalibangui system, interconnection with the lines from DimouI, and Inga – Supply the Prefecture de Mbïaand the forestry and mining companies which are located there
• For the Republic of Congo: – Supply the towns and new villages and Betou – Supply the forestry companies established in the region
• For the DRC – Supply the town of LIBENGE and its surroundings.
Development of the BAC and LOTEMO Hydroelectric Sites on the Lobaye River, and Related Works in CAR
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