Cote d'Ivoire
Key projects:
Soubre Hydropower Station Project
Soubre Hydropower Station is located southwest of Cote d'Ivoire, which is the core project of the national energy balance strategy of Cote d'Ivoire. It is the Three Gorges Project of Cote d'Ivoire, whose operation model serves as a replaceable "Lighthouse" effect in West Africa. The power station is installed with 390 MW Francis turbine units and 1 bulb turbine miniature unit with 5 MW of total capacity 275 MW, and its capacity of the reservoir is 83 million cubic meters. The project could generate electricity 1,190 GWh per year. The multipurpose project consists of a powerhouse, spillway, and embankment dam with 4.5 kilometers, etc; the transmission and transformation project includes 380 kilometers of lines and upgrades and reconstruction of the mating transformer substation.
It was completed on May 12, 2018, and its first unit was put into production and generated electricity eight months early on May 25, 2017, and in the same year, both the second and third units were completed six months early, which set a new record of hydropower construction area in the whole world. Because it made a prominent contribution to Cote d'Ivoire, the project won the honorary certificate of the Best Project Award in the energy area of Cote d'Ivoire in 2018, the China-cote d'Ivoire Cooperation Development Award issued by the Chinese Embassy in Cote d'Ivoire for three times in 2015, 2017 and 2019, and won two prizes honor of Power China High-Quality Project Award and Luban Prize of China Construction Engineering (overseas project) in 2019.
Cameroon
Key projects:
Memve'ele Hydroelectric Project
Memve'ele Hydroelectric Project is situated on Ntem River in the south of Cameroon, close to Equatorial Guinea. The owner of this project is the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Cameroon. It is about 168 km from Ebolowa, 340 km from the capital of Yaounde, and 515 km from the port city of Douala. The total capacity of the project is 83 million m3, and the hydropower station is a water diversion runoff power plant. A total of 4 sets of mixed flow units are installed with a single capacity of 52.75 MW. The total installed capacity of the power station is 211 MW, the average annual generating capacity of the power station is 1187GW·h, and year use hours are 5,626. The diameter of the penstock steel pipe is 6,000 mm. On August 1, 2019, the mechanical and electrical engineering of the project successfully achieved temporary acceptance and the overall transfer of the project was completed. On October 22, 2019, the Memve'ele Hydropower Project in Cameroon was appraised as the "China Overseas Sustainable Infrastructure Project in 2019" by the China International Contractors Association.
Ghana
Key projects:
BUI Hydropower Station Project
The Bui Hydroelectric Project now referred to as the Bui Generating Station (Bui GS) is located on the Black Volta which forms the boundary between the Northern and Brong-Ahafo Regions of Ghana. The project comprised of a Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) gravity dam incorporated with a 5-bay spillway and three (3) penstocks, a powerhouse located at the toe of the dam on the left bank, two (2) rock-filled saddle dams on the right bank, a switchyard, a 240.74km transmission lines system, and a downstream permanent bridge. The maximum height of the main dam is 108 m, 3 sets of Francis turbines, 1 set of mini ecological generator units and the total installed capacity is 404 MW. Field implementation of the project was completed on November 27, 2014.
Bui hydropower station has achieved the "100-year dream" of Ghana people as an important result of China and Ghana's cooperation. During the construction of the project, nearly 8000 jobs have been created for the local people, and a number of excellent engineers, technicians, and operation and management personnel have been trained. Meanwhile, the cement, steel bars, and other materials needed for the construction are purchased from the local market, which promotes the development of the local economy. The annual power generation capacity of the project can reach 1 billion kW·h after the completion of the project, which provides a large amount of clean and stable energy for Ghana's power network, and effectively alleviates the situation of Ghana's power tension.
Award-winning situation:
In 2017, the project won the China Construction Engineering Luban Prize (Overseas Projects) 2016-2017.
In 2016, the project was awarded the first prize for excellent engineering design 2015 by China electric power planning and Design Association.
In 2015, China Electric Power Construction Co., Ltd. awarded the project "China electric power construction high-quality engineering award".
In 2015, the Ghana Association of engineers awarded the project "excellent project implementation Award";
In 2014, the Ghana Association of engineers awarded the project the "high-quality engineering award";
In 2013, the project won the "Power Engineering Award" at Ghana's annual meeting of "Oil & Gas";
In 2012, the chamber of Commerce of Chinese enterprises (Ghana) awarded the "excellent enterprise" award to the BUI project management team;
The project has been praised in writing by the Chinese Embassy in Ghana many times.
On October 20, 2020, Ghana issued commemorative stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Ghana and China. The Bui Hydroelectric Project was one of the four development projects in Ghana with Chinese support which were printed on the stamps.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo
Key Projects:
The 50th Anniversary Hospital Project
The project of Kinshasa Central Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is built in response to the cooperation framework agreement between China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The project ended in July 2014. The central hospital is located in Kinsha, Congo, covering an area of 98,000 square meters, with a green area of 30,000 square meters and a total construction area of 40,000 square meters. The total height of the main building is 23.6 meters, with 5 floors above ground.
Kinshasa Central Hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest modern hospital in Central Africa. According to the requirements of domestic first-class hospitals, the functional layout of each department of the hospital is reasonably arranged, and high-grade office furniture and advanced medical equipment are equipped. New office buildings, rehabilitation centers, power centers, sewage treatment stations, fire pump rooms, swimming pools, and other single projects have been built. The reinforced concrete frame structure of the main building is inspected, reinforced, renovated, and decorated. The main building of the hospital is divided into an inpatient department, operation department, radiology department, emergency department, outpatient department, pathological examination, experimental laboratory area, and so on.
The First Phase of the People's Palace Square
The first phase of the people's palace square is used for the Dr. Congo independence 50th anniversary which was completed in May 2010. The project has a total area of about 50,000 square meters, including a green area of 20,000 square meters and the construction of nearly 30,000 square meters of ground, as well as the construction of lights, fountains, and viewing platforms. The actual construction of the project lasted less than three months, which was called a miracle of the project by the owner.
The Congo (DRC) ZONGO II Hydropower Project
The Congo (DRC) ZONGO II Hydropower Project is located in Kongo Central Province, about 130 kilometers away from the capital Kinshasa. The power station is a low-dam diversion type hydropower station, the dam site controls a drainage area of 14,600 km², the design head of the hydropower station is 125 m, the power generation diversion flow is 145.5m³/s, three installed units, a single unit capacity of 50 MW, a total installed capacity of 150 MW, and an average power generation of about 902 million kWh for many years.
The main work content of the contract includes six parts including the ZONGO II hydropower station dam, water diversion, and power generation system, power plant, ZONGO II hydropower station to KINSUKA substation 220 kv transmission line, approach road repair, and the pilot transformation of the residential electricity metering system in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo (DRC).
Mali
Key projects:
Felou Hydropower Station Project
The Felou Hydropower Station is located on the Senegal River in the Republic of Mali, West Africa. It is 650km away from Bamako, the capital of Mali, completed on November 30, 2013.
The power station is mainly composed of overflow dams, water intake structures, headraces, powerhouses, tailraces, switch yard, transmission lines, etc. The power plant is mainly used for power generation and can also be used for flood control, irrigation, tourism, and ecological environment protection. The total installed capacity of the power station is 63 MW, with a total of 3 bulb tubular units installed. In 2017, the project won the China Construction Engineering Luban Prize (Overseas Projects) 2016-2017.
The Passenger Terminal Building and Associated Infrastructures of Bamako-Senou International Airport Project
The new Passenger Terminal Building and associated infrastructures of the Bamako-Senou International Airport project are located 13 KM to the east of downtown Bamako, the capital city of Mali, finally completed and put into commercial operation on January 10, 2017.
The project was aimed at modernization and extension of the Bamako-Senou International Airport, and consists of a 15,600 m2 of full equipped and functioning new passenger terminal building (4 boarding corridors and 6 boarding bridges, baggage handling, IT, sound and video, HVAC, BMS, fire fighting and other systems), and associated infrastructures (1,000 M3 Water tower and portable water supply system, wastewater treatment plant, solid waste treatment plant, equipment of substation and power transmission line, access and service road, and parking, etc). The projected annual passenger throughput is 1.3 million.
Benin
Key projects:
Benin Multi-purpose Stadium Project
Benin's Multifunctional Stadium Project includes ten stadiums. The construction mainly includes the construction of multifunctional stadium stands, standard football field construction (artificial turf, 400-meter plastic track), handball court/basketball court/volleyball court construction, stadium management committee office and accommodation Housing construction, supporting auxiliary facilities construction, etc.
Benin Municipal Roads Project
Benin's nine-city municipal road repair and renovation project mainly involves the repair and renovation of the first, second and third level municipal roads. The total length of the roads is 48.27 kilometers, which is now fully passable. The project has important significance and value in optimizing the appearance of the city, improving road traffic, and improving the quality of life of residents. It has been repeatedly reported by the news media and praised by the government.
Gabon
Key projects:
Grand Poobah Hydropower Project
Grand Poobah Hydropower Project is located in Franceville, the southeast part of Gabon, approximately 650 km away from the national capital city Libreville in the west. The contract value for the project is nearly 399 million USD which is funded by China Exim Bank. The project was completed on August 15th, 2013.
The project was installed with 4 units with a total capacity of 160 MW, the main buildings are a retaining dam, water intake, diversion tunnel, surge tank, factory, tail water nullah, and 24.99 KM long approach road of T1 level. In 2017, China National Golden Quality Engineering Prize (offshore engineering) was awarded to the project.
Nigeria
Key projects:
Ogun 750 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant
Ogun 750 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant is located in Ogun State, Nigeria, with a total investment of USD 450 million, completed on June 30, 2011.
The power station is mainly composed of gas turbines, steam turbines, and auxiliary plants. It adopts 9E and CCGT series gas turbines. The total installed capacity of the power station is 750 MW. A total of 8 units are installed, which are designed, manufactured, and supplied by GE in the United States. The project was highly appreciated by the then Nigerian President Obasanjo.
The Republic of Congo
Key projects:
Construction of Olympic Village of the Republic of Congo
The construction of the Olympic Village of the Republic of Congo is located in the Kindle area of Brazzaville, the capital city. It is located on the campus of the University of Sassou, about 25 km northeast of the center of Brazzaville, and about 4.5 km from the new sports center.
The project was completed on May 31, 2015, and delivered on August 25, 2015. This project consists of 6 identical apartment buildings for athletes, with a total construction area of 111,891.6 m², no basement, three floors above ground, and four floors in part. The height of the building is 17 m, and the local height is 20 m. It is a frame structure. The structural safety level of the building is Grade 2, the design service life is 50 years, and the foundation design is Grade C and it is a non-seismic design. The construction content includes the main works of the 6 buildings, decoration works, drainage, and electrical installation, and the installation and placement of indoor supporting furniture. It can be accommodated in the ordinary fine decoration of the house.
For awarding honors to companies that made outstanding contributions during the preparation period for the All-Africa Games, our company was awarded the Knight Medal by the government of the Republic of Congo on September 1, 2015.
This project provides a place for athletes to rest during the All-Africa Games. As an important part of the overall plan of the Olympic Sports Center of the Republic of Congo, it is a window to showcase the achievements of national construction and a stage to show the image of African unity to the world.
The Ketta Highway Project
The project is located in the border area from Sembé in Sangha Sembe to Ntem. It is part of the Ketta-Djoum road improvement section. It includes two parts, with a total length of 344km. The main construction content is subgrade and pavement construction, bridge and culvert construction, drainage side ditch construction, and road auxiliary facilities construction.
The road has now become a green corridor in the virgin forest in the north of Congo (Brazzaville), and it is called by local residents the "lifeline" witnessing the friendship between China and Congo. It is also one of the six important roads in Central Africa, connecting the borders of Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon. The completion of the project is of great significance to promoting political, economic, and cultural exchanges between Congo-Brazzaville and Cameroon.
Equatorial Guinea
Key projects:
Djibloho Hydropower Project
The Djibloho Hydropower Project is a runoff diversion hydropower station with an installed capacity of 120 megawatts. The buildings of the hydroelectric complex are mainly composed of a riverbed overflow dam, flush gate, power station inlet, left bank diversion tunnel, surge tank, penstock, and power plant building. It is the largest power station in Equatorial Guinea, hailed as the "Three Gorges Dam Project in Equatorial Guinea".
As of October 31, 2020, the Djibloho Hydropower Station has been operating safely for nine years (3,189 days), generating 3.316 billion kW·h. The hydropower station is responsible for providing 90% of the electricity consumption in the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, continuously providing high-quality clean power for the Equatorial Guinea National Grid, accelerating the modernization process of Equatorial Guinea, and deepening the traditional friendship between China and Equatorial Guinea. It has played an important role in the win-win cooperation between the two countries. During the construction of the project, the President of Equatorial Guinea, His Excellency Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, visited the project site five times. When the project was completed, he said excitedly, "The completion of the Djibloho Power Station, like the independence of Equatorial Guinea in 1968, should be recorded in the history of Equatorial Guinea!"
The Project of Expansion and Modernization of the Electrical Network of the City Bata
The Project of Expansion and Modernization of the Electrical Network of the City Bata is located in Bata, the largest city on the mainland of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, where the Atlantic coastline extends along the northeast and southwest of the city. The project was completed on October 15th, 2014. The project consists of three newly built substations, a dispatch center, 110 KV lines, a low-medium voltage urban power grid, and urban road lighting.
The project comprehensively upgraded the old and unreliable original power grid in Bata City, built a modern urban power supply network, met the city's mid and long-term power balance requirements, and reached the Equatorial Guinea government's plan to improve the national power infrastructures. The people of POWERCHINA illuminate the streets and alleys of Bata City with their hard work and sweat. While further improving the quality of life of residents, they have made great contributions to the economic development of Bata City.
