The Minister of Energy and Water, Eng. João Baptista Borges, embarked on a tour of the southern regions of the country on Monday, December 11th, starting with a visit to the province of Cuanza Sul, where he reviewed various energy and water sector projects under his supervision.
The delegation included the Chairmen of the Boards of PRODEL, Pedro Afonso, ENDE, Hélder Adão, the National Director of Water, Elsa Ramos, along with other senior officials from MINEA and partner companies, following an extensive agenda that included visits to the following infrastructures:
The minister began by inspecting the electrification works south of Calulo, a project intended to provide electricity to the village of Quibala, which involves building a substation and distribution networks to benefit approximately 5,630 residents. This project commenced in January 2023 and is 81% complete, with an expected completion in August 2023.
He also visited the construction site of a high-voltage substation connected to the National Grid, which started in 2023 and is expected to be finished next year. This project is 75% complete and has created 150 direct jobs. Once completed, it will benefit 28 communities.
Minister Baptista Borges examined the non-operational state of the Quibala Water Supply System, which is scheduled for rehabilitation to serve around 30,000 people.
On the way to the province of Huambo, the minister checked the progress of the initial installation of Transformation Posts (PTs) that will supply electricity to the mentioned 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
