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 | |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
| Location | Wele-Nzas |
| Coordinates | 1°34′58.44″N 10°35′38.51″E / 1.5829000°N 10.5940306°E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2008 |
| Opening date | 2012 |
| Owner(s) | Sociedad de Electricidad de Guinea Ecuatorial |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Gravity |
| Impounds | Wele River |
| Height | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Length | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Spillway type | Overflow, controlled |
| Commission date | 2012 |
| Turbines | 4 x 30 MW (40,000 hp) Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 120 MW (160,000 hp) |
References
edit- ^ "Hydroelectric Power Plants in West Africa". IndustCards. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "Equatorial Guinea, Djiploho Hydropower Plant". Sinohydro. Archived from the original on 25 March 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
