Lankono Hydroelectric Project

Lankono, Marampa Chiefdom, Port Loko District, Sierra Leone Africa

Energy Climate: Adaptation

30 MW hydropower project with expansion potential to 45 MW on the Rokel River

Project overview

Lankono is a run-of-river hydropower project being advanced by Odhav Multi Industries (SL) Ltd. The project is designed to harness the natural bed fall of the Rokel River near Lankono, with two 15 MW units planned in the first phase and a third 15 MW unit to be added following further confirmation of water availability.

Investment opportunity

The project is proposed under a BOOT/IPP model, subject to final Government approvals and project agreements. Led by Odhav Multi Industries (SL) Ltd, the investment will support civil works, electro-mechanical equipment, transmission infrastructure, and associated development and financing costs. Revenue will be generated through the sale of electricity to the national grid under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).

Investment types sought

Equity Debt

Project status

Development stage

Structuring & preparation

Current status / progress to date

The project is currently being structured, with further technical, commercial, and financing preparations underway.

Additional project information

Lead agency
NIB PPP Directorate (facilitation); sector ministry / sponsor to confirm

Expected impact

Jobs created / supported

Not verified; estimate pending

Economic & development benefits

  • Renewable electricity generation
  • Improved electricity availability for households and businesses
  • Construction and operational employment opportunities
  • Enhanced industrial productivity
  • Reduced reliance on fossil-fuel generation
  • More diversified electricity supply

Climate & resilience benefits

  • Water resource management
  • Climate resilience

Contact

Contact team

For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.

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