Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station
The 928th tallest dam in the world
The Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station is an operational 600 MW hydroelectric power station in Uganda. It is the largest power-generating installation in the country. The project was awarded to Chinese engineering firm Sinohydro Corporation, a contracting subsidiary of the state-owned Power China. The project has faced major delays and rising costs. Initially planned for completion in 60 months, the project has stretched to about 114 months, roughly a 4.5-year delay. This prolonged timeline has significantly increased expenses. The original budget of about $1.7 billion (SH$6.323 trillion) has climbed to roughly SH$8.18 trillion, with additional costs including about 113.9 billion shillings in accrued interest due to delayed payments.
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