The Togo Priority Transmission Network Reinforcement Programme comprises four priority 161 kV transmission corridors and a new 63/20 kV substation at Agoé, totalling approximately 471.5 km of transmission lines: Lomé Port-Togokomé-Anfoin-Momé Hagou (90 km), Tététou-Notsè (45 km), Kara-Bandjéli (75 km), Atakpamé-Blitta-Kara (255 km), and a 6.5 km double-circuit 63 kV underground link serving the Agoé substation. With an estimated investment cost of US$237.4 million, the programme includes new transmission lines and the construction or expansion of associated substations, including new substations in Bandjéli (20 MVA) and Blitta (2 × 20 MVA). It is designed to strengthen Togo's national transmission backbone, improve network reliability and N-1 security, address voltage constraints, and increase the capacity to evacuate existing and future generation. The corridors link Lomé and the southern coast to the Plateaux, Central and Kara regions, while providing additional evacuation capacity for the planned Tététou Hydroelectric Power Project.
Project overview
Investment opportunity
The programme presents an opportunity to finance approximately US$237.4 million of strategic electricity transmission infrastructure in Togo. Its four 161 kV corridors and the Agoé substation, covering approximately 471.5 km, will strengthen the national grid, improve supply reliability for households and businesses, and support the evacuation of additional power generation capacity. The programme is seeking development finance institutions, bilateral partners, infrastructure financiers and experienced engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors. Potential participation includes concessional loans, grants, EPC+F arrangements and technical partnerships. An Independent Power Transmitter model could also be explored for suitable components, subject to regulatory, contractual and financial feasibility. Investors and partners could contribute to detailed feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments, engineering, construction, substation development and long-term asset management. The programme supports a strategic national infrastructure investment aligned with Togo's electricity access, industrialisation and renewable energy objectives. Bankability will depend on confirmed financing commitments, component-level preparation, procurement arrangements and an appropriate allocation of construction and operational risks.
Investment types sought
Project status
Development stage
Feasibility & due diligence
Current status / progress to date
Completed: Pre-feasibility studies for the Lomé Port-Momé Hagou and Tététou-Notsè corridors, the Agoé substation, and the preliminary design (APS) for the Lomé Port corridor. Pending: Feasibility studies, environmental and social studies, procurement processes and project implementation.
Additional project information
- Lead agency
- Government of Togo
Expected impact
Jobs created / supported
The number of direct and indirect jobs expected during construction and operation has not been quantified in the documentation reviewed. Employment opportunities may arise from engineering, transmission line construction, substation works, transport, logistics and maintenance activities. Project-specific employment estimates should be established during detailed feasibility studies and procurement planning.
Economic & development benefits
- Reinforces approximately 471.5 km of priority transmission infrastructure across four 161 kV corridors and a new 63/20 kV substation at Agoé, with an estimated investment requirement of US$237.4 million
- Improves electricity supply reliability, voltage performance and N-1 security across the transmission network
- Strengthens electricity supply to Lomé and the southern coastal region while reinforcing the strategic north-south transmission backbone
- Increases the capacity to evacuate existing and future electricity generation, including the planned Tététou Hydroelectric Power Project
- Supports industrialisation, business continuity and productive investment while enabling the electricity system to accommodate growing demand
Climate & resilience benefits
- Strengthens grid resilience through enhanced transmission capacity and improved N-1 security
- Reduces vulnerability to individual transmission line outages through improved network configuration, subject to final engineering design
- Supports the integration and evacuation of additional renewable electricity generation, including the planned Tététou Hydroelectric Power Project
- Creates opportunities to improve network performance and reduce technical losses, subject to confirmation through grid studies
- Supports the development of climate-resilient transmission lines and substations
Contact
Contact team
For more information about this project, please contact the Commonwealth Investment Platform team.