Grand inauguration of Uganda's largest power generating facility by President Museveni
The Karuma Hydro Power Plant marks a significant leap forward in Uganda's energy sector
On 26th September 2024, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the country's largest power generation facility: the 600 MW Karuma Hydro Power Plant and the Karuma Interconnection Facility. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in the country's energy sector, ensuring a reliable power supply for both domestic and industrial use.
AFRY has played a key role in the Karuma project since 2016, initially serving as the Strategic Project Management Consultant, and later taking on the role of Owner’s Engineer (OE) for the power plant in 2019.
Located on the Kyoga Nile river, about 270 km north of the capital Kampala, the Karuma Hydropower Plant is a run-of-river facility. It boasts an installed capacity of 600 MW, generated by six vertical Francis turbine units, each with a rated capacity of 100 MW.
A major achievement was reached in June 2024, when AFRY issued the Certificate of Completion to EPC Contractor Sinohydro Corporation Ltd., marking the start of operations and supply of energy into the national grid.
Victor de Genot de Nieukerken, Karuma Project Director and Head of Section Client Relations & Sales, Hydropower, Switzerland, from AFRY, expressed his pride in the project's success:
As we celebrate the commissioning and operation of the Karuma hydropower plant, we are proud to be part of the team that helped deliver a reliable power supply for Uganda’s communities and industries. The dedication of the AFRY team, combining expertise from both Switzerland and Uganda, with many relocating to the site, has been instrumental in this achievement. This milestone not only demonstrates our commitment but also represents a significant step in advancing Uganda's sustainability journey.
The Karuma Hydropower Plant increases Uganda’s generation capacity from 1,400 MW to 2,000 MW, significantly enhancing power reliability and supply and supporting the country's economic growth.
600 MW Karuma Hydro Power Plant
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