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Benin to invest 30 bln CFA Francs to reinforce national energy capacity

Xinhua, July 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Benin government plans to invest 30 billion CFA Francs (about 50 million U.S. dollars) to reinforce national electricity production capacity in the country.

Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Presidency Pascal Koupaki disclosed the intention during a press conference here Wednesday.

"Benin government has taken two emergency measures purposed to solve the electric energy shortage problem, especially the refurbishment of power plants in Porto-Novo, Parakou and Natitingou, and the rent of two thermal power plants with a total capacity of 150 MW," he said.

Over the last few days, Benin has been experiencing electricity shortage going from voltage drop to power outage for hours. Endit