Mule037 Hydropower Plant Project: ESIA
Burundi’s electricity production relies heavily on hydropower, yet this valuable resource remains largely untapped. With 10-12% of the population having access to electricity, there’s a critical need to bolster the country’s energy infrastructure. It is within this context that the Mule037 project emerges, aiming to produce 9.00 MW of much-needed electricity.
Situated approximately 50 km southeast of Bujumbura, in Kigabiro and Musenyi Collines within the Songa Commune of Bururi Province, the Mule037 project aims to construct and operate a 9.00 MW hydropower plant along with a 0.78 km power line to connect to the national grid.
Led by SHER Ingénieurs Conseils and conducted by Artelia, the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Mule037 project is in line with both national and international regulations. Its central goal is to facilitate project implementation while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment, socio-economic activities, and human health.
This assessment identifies potential effects on both natural and human environments, proposing comprehensive mitigation measures and compensation for negative impacts, while enhancing positive outcomes. These measures are intricately woven into a detailed Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
Moreover, the ESIA delves into opportunities to augment the project’s developmental contributions, exploring strategies for additional benefits and equitable benefit sharing. It also outlines measures to amplify positive impacts on local communities, with a special emphasis on bolstering local employment opportunities.
For a deeper insight into the environmental and social implications of the project, please access the ESIA Non-Technical Summary linked below.
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Ruvyi102 Hydropower Plant Project: ESIA
Burundi’s high dependence on underexploited hydroelectric power underscores the significance of projects like Ruvyi102 in bolstering the country’s electricity production and supply. With less than 10% of the population currently having access to electricity, such initiatives are crucial for fostering development.
Led by SHER Ingénieurs Conseils and conducted by Artelia, the ESIA for the Ruvyi102 project aims to guide its implementation in compliance with national and international regulations, while minimizing adverse impacts on the natural environment, socio-economic activities, and human health.
The Ruvyi102 run-of-river hydropower project, situated approximately 60 km southeast of Bujumbura and 13.5 km north of Mahwa, straddles the border between the provinces of Bururi and Gitega in central Burundi. The project comprises a 1.65 MW hydropower plant and a 2.4 km power line to connect to the national grid.
The ESIA identifies potential effects on both natural and human environments, proposing mitigation measures and compensation for negative impacts, while seeking to enhance positive outcomes. These measures are integrated into a comprehensive Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
Furthermore, the ESIA explores avenues to maximize the project’s developmental contributions, including strategies for additional benefits and equitable benefit sharing. It also outlines measures to amplify positive impacts on local communities, with a focus on enhancing local employment opportunities.
For a more detailed understanding of the environmental and social implications of the Ruvyi102 project, please access the full ESIA Non-Technical Summary linked below.
Should you require further information about the Ruvyi102 Hydropower Plant Project, please feel free to contact us.