Commissioned

Nachtigal hydroelectric dam

A 420 MW, seven-unit hydropower plant on the Sanaga River, built and run by Nachtigal Hydro Power Company (NHPC), a consortium of EDF (40%), IFC (30%) and the Cameroonian State (30%). All seven turbines are now grid-connected, supplying roughly 30% of the Southern Interconnected Grid's electricity.

Status
Commissioned
Sponsoring body
Ministry of Water Resources and Energy
Location
Completed
18 Mar 2025
Established media or researchInvestir au CamerounPublished 4 Sept 2026Verified 4 Sept 2026