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Zambia–Tanzania Transmission Interconnector (ZTIP) — Zambia

Zambia · Kasama, Northern, Zambia · Energy

Overview

400 kV transmission interconnector linking Zambia and Tanzania, increasing cross-border power exchange. Total commitment USD 292 million: IDA USD 245M, UK FCDO/ESMAP USD 17M, EU USD 30M. Approved by World Bank Board 21 Jan 2025; Financing Agreement signed 29 Jan 2025; effective 22 Apr 2025. Owner's Engineer contract to SWECO (signed 31 Oct 2024)

Key project information

Official name
Zambia–Tanzania Transmission Interconnector (ZTIP)
Status
Implementation
Current phase
Implementation
Country
Zambia
Location
Kasama, Northern, Zambia
Sector
Energy
Project structure
Open international competitive bidding
Estimated project cost
USD 292m