Sierra Leone: Joule Africa buys out Endeavor on Bumbuna II

Developer Joule Africa has bought partner Endeavor Energy’s stake in the Bumbuna II hydro project, giving it 100% ownership. Bumbuna II is the 202MW expansion of the 50MW Bumbuna scheme commissioned in 2009. The second phase project has been in development since 2011. Lahmeyer International has completed a feasibility study and managed a tender process to short-list Salini Impregilo and Hydrochina-Sinohydro, as potential engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors. ERM is completing environmental and social impact studies in conjunction with local consultants Cemmats.