Operation Of Ivory Coast's Soubre Hydroelectric Power Station Officially Initiated

Africa | Energy & Environment | Ivory Coast July 2, 2017

Operation of the recently completed Soubre hydroelectric power station in Ivory Coast was officially initiated in a ceremony held on June 30, 2017. The power station is capable of generating 275 MW of electricity. The Soubre hydroelectric power station project was executed by a Chinese company at a cost of $572 million. It entailed construction of 4.5 kilometer dam that is currently the largest in the country. Some of the electricity generated by the power station will be sold to neighboring countries. _______________________________ © 2015 - 2017 Africauptodate. All Rights Reserved