The Minister of Energy and Water, Eng. João Baptista Borges, began a trip through the south of the country on Monday, December 11th, with the first stop in the province of Cuanza Sul, where he inspected various electric and water sector projects under his management.
The delegation, consisting of the Chairmen of the Boards of PRODEL, Pedro Afonso, ENDE, Hélder Adão, the National Director of Water, Elsa Ramos, and other senior officials from MINEA and partner companies, followed an extensive work agenda that included visits to the following infrastructures:
The minister started by visiting the electrification works south of Calulo, a project aimed at electrifying the village of Quibala, which includes the construction of a substation and distribution networks to benefit approximately 5,630 inhabitants. The work began in January 2023 and is 81% complete, with an expected completion date in August 2023.
He also visited the construction of a high-voltage substation connected to the National Grid, which began in 2023 and is expected to be completed next year. The work is 75% complete and has generated 150 direct jobs. Upon completion, it will benefit 28 communities.
Minister Baptista Borges assessed the inoperative state of the Quibala Water Supply System, which is to be rehabilitated to serve around 30,000 people.
On the way to the province of Huambo, the minister inspected the implementation of the first Transformation Posts (PT’s) that will provide electricity to the aforementioned communities.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND PRESS OFFICE OF THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER, Luanda, December 11, 2023 João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges
