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China Eximbank pledges to loan for Mmamabula Energy Project
| Funder | Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Meepong Energy (Pty) Ltd |
| Country | Botswana |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2009 |
| End Date | Oct 10, 2031 |
| Duration | 8,317 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 16829 |
Grant Description
China Eximbank pledges to loan for Mmamabula Energy Project In March 2009, CIC Energy announced that it had signed a contract with Shanghai Electric as contractor for engineering, procurement and construction of the Mmamabula Energy Project (MEP).
A special purpose vehicle — called Meepong Energy — was established to manage the design, financing, and implementation of the independent power project (IPP), which would involve the development of a 3 billion ton (fully drilled out) coal deposit located in southeastern Botswana. This project includes a ~6.0mtpa run-of-mine open strip coal mine, a 1,320MW power station, and related infrastructure.
It is also envisaged that Eskom and the Botswana Power Corporation (“BPC”) will serve as off-takers.
The ultimate purpose of this project is to exploit the extensive and proven Mmamabula coalfield in Botswana, which is an extension of South Africa’s Waterberg coalfield.
China Eximbank has reportedly indicated interest in financing the project, with China Eximbank financing expected to be covered by an insurance policy from Sinosure. However, it does not appear any debt financing for the project materialized.
Staff Comments
concessionality of the loan is unknwon
Sources & References
- Botswana power plant hopes to supply SA
- Presentation regarding the Mmamabula Energy Project (“MEP”) to the African Power Sector Convention Dakar 2009
- South Africa and Southern Africa
- Mmamabula Energy Project
- Bank of China appointed another lead arranger for Mmamabula
- Mmamabula
- Mmamabula energy project
- Botswana, http://cicenergycorp.com/project/info_mmamabula/
- Mmamabula Energy Project Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Meepong Energy (Pty) Ltd
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