France’s TotalEnergies and EDF to help build $4.5bn hydroelectric dam in Mozambique

The Mozambique government has selected a consortium led by France's TotalEnergies and Electricite de France (EDF) to build a $4.5 billion hydroelectric dam in the country's north.

The Mphanda Nkuwa dam will be located on the Zambezi River, about 60 kilometers downstream of the existing Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam. The new dam will have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts, and it is expected to generate enough electricity to power about 10 million homes.

The construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa dam is expected to create about 10,000 jobs, and it is expected to be completed in 2030. The dam will also help to improve Mozambique's energy security, and it will help to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil.

The selection of the consortium led by TotalEnergies and EDF is a major victory for the French government. The French government has been pushing for the construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa dam for several years, and it has been providing financial and technical assistance to Mozambique to help make the project a reality.

The construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa dam is a major investment in Mozambique's future. The dam will help to boost the country's economy, and it will help to improve the lives of millions of Mozambicans.