Calling for applications for an EPC contract (Engineering Procurement Construction) for the hydroelectric project of Kenié in Mali

In order to promote the development of its economy and to meet the growth of electricity demand, the State of Mali, on June, 18th , 2015, signed a 30-year concession agreement with the company « KENIE ENERGIE RENOUVELABLE», subsidiary of Eranove Group. Under the agreement, this company will finance, develop, build and operate the Kenié hydro-electric plant. This signing followed an international call for tenders, which resulted in the selection of the Eranove Group as a strategic partner.

The company « KENIE ENERGIE RENOUVELABLE » is a subsidiary of Eranove Group, a leading player in public service management, power generation and drinking water production in West Africa. « KENIE ENERGIE RENOUVELABLE» shareholders also include IFC InfraVentures. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

As such, the company « KENIE ENERGIE RENOUVELABLE » , is calling for applications for an EPC contract (Engineering Procurement Construction) for the hydroelectric project of Kenié.

The Kenié hydro-electric dam project, located 35 km east of Bamako in Mali, consists in a power plant of an installed capacity of 42 MW with a 1.1 km long weir on the River Niger; a 2 km long headrace canal; a 3 km long tailrace channel, an energy evacuation system and other related works.

The pre-qualification documents can be obtained by writing to [email protected]. The proposals should be submitted by November, 16th, 2015 – 12pm GMT.