Zimbabwe Secures 455 Million Dollar Deal for Hwange Power Plant Upgrade
Zimbabwe has signed a 15-year, $455 million deal with Jindal Steel to refurbish the Hwange power plant. This will add 400 MW to the grid by 2026.
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Zimbabwe has entered into a significant infrastructure agreement with Jindal Steel and Power Limited , valued at $455 million, to refurbish the aging units of the Hwange coal-fired power plant. This 15-year concession aims to boost Zimbabwe's electricity generation capacity by 400 megawatts, which is one-fifth of the nation's current electricity demand. Rehabilitation work is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026, with the additional capacity expected within 48 months.
The deal, finalized in December and approved by Zimbabwe's cabinet on September 17, represents a crucial step in addressing the country's severe power shortage. Currently, Zimbabwe's electricity generation meets only 50% of the national demand, which stands at 2,000 megawatts. This shortfall has resulted in extended power cuts, affecting both residential and industrial sectors.
