Louetsi Energy

15MW IPP Hydroelectric plant
Location 450km from the river-side capital of Louetsi. Provides power for the south-west of the country.
The Eranove group has partnered with Gabon's Strategic Investment Find (FGIS) in order to work towards the national aim of meeting all the country's water and electricity needs, devising a competitive, sustainable plan that would create jobs.
Dibwangui site
Concession agreement signed in October 2016
October 2018 Electricity purchase contract signed

Louetsi Energy

The Eranove group has partnered with Gabon’s Strategic Investment Find (FGIS) in order to work towards the national aim of meeting all the country’s water and electricity needs, devising a competitive, sustainable plan that would create jobs. To this end, they signed the concession contract with the government in Gabon on 21st October 2016, for design, financing, construction and operation, and the electrical energy sales contracts on 26th October 2018, for the Louetsi Energy hydroelectric development (15 MW), a waterside hydroelectric plant, 450km from the river-side capital of Louetsi, to provide power for the south-west of the country, on the Dibwangui site.

The ESG Dibwangui assessment report is available.

This report presents the results of the assessment of the Dibwangui hydropower project using the ESG tool developed by the International Hydropower Association (IHA). This tool assesses the sustainability of a project against ‘good basic practice’. The assessment is based on a site visit and interviews with stakeholders in Gabon and a review of relevant documentation. The assessment was completed by an IHA accredited evaluator.

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