{"id":2996,"date":"2021-08-05T12:40:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T12:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpe.gov.ng\/?p=2996"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:45:33","slug":"zungeru-hydropower-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bpe.gov.ng\/staging\/zungeru-hydropower-project\/","title":{"rendered":"ZUNGERU HYDROPOWER PROJECT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Zungeru hydropower project is a 700MW hydroelectric facility built with Chinese assistance on the upper and middle reaches of the Kaduna River in the Niger State of Nigeria. The project is estimated to cost $1.3bn. Zungeru is the biggest hydropower project under construction in Nigeria. It is also one of the biggest power projects in Africa to avail a preferential loan facility from the Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) of China.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BENEFITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Zungeru project is estimated to generate 2.64 billion kWh of electricity a year, which will meet close to 10% of Nigeria\u2019s total domestic energy needs.<\/li>\n<li>It will provide flood control, irrigation, as well as water supply and fish breeding facilities.<\/li>\n<li>The project is expected to provide employment opportunities to more than 2,000 people during the peak construction period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LOCATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Zungeru hydroelectric project site is located on the Kaduna River near Zungeru in the Niger State, approximately 150km away from Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROSPECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With its four 175 MW hydroelectric turbines, Zungeru is the largest power plant financing project in sub-Saharan Africa<\/li>\n<li>The underground powerhouse of the facility will be equipped with four hydro turbines and generator units rated 175MW each.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>The Zungeru hydropower project will provide power generation, flood protection, and water for irrigation. 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