Project Pipeline

Feasibility Studies 
Feasibility studies coordinated by SAPP using NEPAD IPPF funds (US$1.4 m) and World Bank AREP funds (US$463,300). Utilities also made financial contributions
Studies undertaken by AF Consult (AFRY) of Switzerland
Studies completed in February 2022

• Build about 375 km of 400 kV transmission lines running from Matambo in Mozambique's Tete province to Chipata in Zambia’s Eastern province
• Build a lower-voltage link between Feira/Luangwa in eastern Zambia and Zumbo in northern Mozambique

• The main component involves constructing two single-circuit 400 kV lines connecting the Matambo substation to the Chipata West 330 kV substation, which is set to be upgraded 

• The transmission lines will run parallel to each other within a right of way (RoW) of 100 m
• The upgrade works at the Chipata West Substation will include the associated civil and structural works for the extension of the existing 330 kV busbar to provide for the 2x 33 kV transformer bays, installation of 2x 600 MVA 400/330/33 kV transformer, 2 x 400 kV transformer bays ,2x 400 kV line bays, as well as the construction of a control building

• About 278km of the 400 kV line will be located in Mozambique and 97km in Zambia

• According to a World Bank December 2024 update, outstanding activities include the procurement of consulting services to finalise tender documents and the project advisory unit is working to mobilise grant funding for this task. The financial audit was completed in July 2023