The Second Ethiopia–Djibouti Electrical Interconnection Project, financed with $110 million from the World Bankand the African Development Bank (AfDB), has officially been launched with the start of construction on the 230 kV Nagad–Galafi power line.
This project marks a major step in the Horn of Africa Initiative, which aims to strengthen connectivity and regional integration among five countries of the region, according to Djiboutian media reports.
The new interconnection is also part of Djibouti’s energy roadmap, which aims to make the country 100% green-energy powered by 2035.
The project includes the construction of a 230 kV double-circuit line between Semera (Ethiopia) and Nagad (Djibouti), spanning 292 kilometers, including 190 km on Djiboutian territory.
It also involves the expansion of the Nagad and Semera substations, with support from the African Development Bank. The works are expected to be completed within 18 months, according to authorities.
This second interconnection aims to secure Djibouti’s electricity supply, reduce congestion risks on the existing first line, stabilize imported energy flows from Ethiopia, and support the integration of renewable energy into Djibouti’s energy mix.
