Uganda: Bujagali environment impact study finished

THE Environmental Impact Statement for the 250MW Bujagali power project has been finished, paving way for construction to start.

Completion of the project is expected to ease the current energy crisis.

The statement will lead to detailed economic, financial and environmental appraisal between the Government and the project lenders.

Bujagali Energy submitted the report to the National Environmental Management Authority for public input.

Bujagali Energy is a joint venture between US-based Sithe Global LLC and Industrial Promotion Services of Kenya, who proposed a high budget for the project due to high oil and metal prices.

The New Vision (Uganda)