Nachtigal hydroelectric scheme

The project site is located 70 km north-east of the capital Yaoundé. The dam, built on the Sanaga River, will be 1.455 km long and the headrace channel will be 3.3 km long. With an installed capacity of 420 MW, Nachtigal will be the most powerful electricity generating facility in Cameroon when it is commissioned. The development, construction and operation of this hydroelectric scheme is the responsibility of the Cameroonian company Nachtigal Hydro Power Company (NHPC), which is 40% owned by EDF.

When commissioned in 2024, Nachtigal will be the most powerful power plant in Cameroon and a real asset for the sustainable development of the country.

With a capacity of 420MW, the dam will provide around 30% of the electricity consumption of the interconnected network in Southern Cameroon. It will produce green, competitive electricity available all year round.

• Policies in favor of the preservation of the health and safety of individuals and the safety of property and heritage
• More than 15 million work hours without serious accidents on the site thanks to a strong awareness of all the actors who intervene on the site

• An exemplary and responsible support for the affected individuals
• Important and varied local economic benefits
• Innovative and long-term actions in favor of the preservation of the environment
• A commitment for the preservation of the fundamental rights of the project workers